Samuel Franklin Booklet

C E L E B R A T I N G

Sunrise May 20, 1941

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Sunset September 28, 2020

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amuel Joe Franklin was born May 20th, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late and proud parents of Johnnie Mae Franklin and Ben Franklin. He was the youngest child of six siblings.

Samuel attended Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama.

He met and married Marian (Mat) Felton and they wedded in holy matrimony in 1964. They relocated to Chicago in 1965 and their union produced four children, Kenneth, Michael, Malcolm and Eric Franklin.

Samuel affectionately known as “Joe” and “Uncle Joe” worked at Sweetheart Cup Company, Schultz Packing House and Cozzi Steel Company to support his family. Joe loved food, especially deserts and ice cream, listening to blues, watching the “Cubs and the White Sox” and was a fan of the lottery, in which he would often win and share his winnings with his family in Chicago and Alabama. Joe was a comic, always bringing joy to others and was known to make chairs dance in his younger days.

Joe fought a good fight until the Lord called him home on Monday, September 28, 2020 at South Shore Hospital.

Joe leaves to cherish fond memories with his four sons, Kenneth (Sonya) Franklin, Michael Franklin, Malcolm Franklin and Eric Franklin. His sons mother, Marion (Mat) Franklin. His sisters, Easter Warren and Barbara Brown of Alabama and a devoted brother Frank Franklin (Alma) of Illinois. Nephews, Homer Hayes, Mark Hayes, and Michael (Sherry) Hayes of Alabama and Andre Franklin of Illinois. Nieces, Deborah Little (Glenn), Sharon Hayes, and Tara Ransom of Alabama. Lisa (Fitz) Smith, Sheila Franklin, and Kim Franklin of Illinois. Grandchildren, Tonisha Walls, Michael Walls, Marian Walls, Yaneisha Walls, Orenthro Walls, Dietrich Franklin, Kendall Franklin, and Charles Thomas and a host of great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Preceeding him in death his two brothers Arthur Irving and Benjamin Franklin and his grandson Kenneth Williams.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Celebration of Life - 12:00pm Acklins Funeral Home 1325 W. 87th Street Chicago, IL 60620 Organ Prelude Processional Family Scripture Reading Prayer Dionne Savage Musical Selection

Poem Acknowledgements Remarks (2minute limit) Musical Selection

Life Reflections Eulogy Pastor Freddie Savage

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Your Son, Kenneth

Granddad, You made us laugh, made us feel safe and always made us feel loved.

We love you and we miss you.

-Your grandaughter, Nay-Nay We think he’s gone but his spirit is still here. He will always be around not far but near, We will not grieve for his loss only celebrate great memories and wonderful years, For he will always be with us all, so smile and not shed tears.

-Love always, Gerald and Family Granddaddy, I wish we had more time to Hug You and ride with you, just to get you out.

I remember your Kind Love to us and how you made us Laugh.

-Love your grandaughter, Tonisha You told everyone about Sasha Go Hard. You admired me. I love you granddaddy and I promise I will make it for you.

-Love, Yaneisha aka Sasha

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

And you know the way to where I am going.” (Jesus’ words) - John 14:1-4 Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted…

-Mathew 5:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

-Psalm 23:4

TRIBUTES

Granddad Joe, We know you can no longer stay with us, you fought long and hard to be with us. Joe, we know you now will watch over and protect us.

-Apple

Acknowledgment of Thanks The family of Samuel Joe Franklin wishes to extend our love, our thanks, our blessings to all persons who have offered their support to our family during our time of bereavement. Your wishes, your calls, your cards, your thoughts, and your prayers have helped to strengthen and encourage us. Perhaps you were not there at all, but just thought of us that day, wherever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever the part.

Thanks again, The Family

BTS Memorial Chapel Arrangements Entrusted to: 8824 S. 84th Court Hickory Hills, IL 60457