John William Franklin, 56, of Fouke, AR passed away on February 8, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1956 in Dallas, TX. John served his country for 5 years, in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Andrew Franklin and Juanita Sams Franklin; and two nephews.
John worked at Alcoa for 23 years, and a truck driver for many years.
John was a wonderful husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Donna Franklin. Two daughters and sons-in-laws, Trena and Dan Bergt of Atlanta, TX and Courtney and Robbie Kelley of Lexa AR, 3 grandsons Wade and Eli Bergt of Atlanta, TX and Jason Kelley of Lexa, AR. Three brothers, Larry Franklin of Kilgore, TX, Tom Franklin of San Antonio, TX, Andrew Franklin of Texarkana, AR; three sisters, Shirley Franklin, Liz Anderson, Kathy Willbanks all of Texarkana, AR and a number of nieces and nephews; and special in-laws.
Funeral services will be on February 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. at East Funeral Home – Downtown with Brother Tim Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Independence Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home – Downtown.
Visitation with the family will be February 9, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online tributes may be made at www.eastfun
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