W.H. Mays Mortuary | Augusta, GA

Obituary For Mr. John Wesley Franklin

Augusta, Georgia-Mr. John Wesley Franklin, 99, entered into rest Thursday, October 13, 2022 at his residence. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 at Williams Memorial CME Church, 1630 Fifteenth Street, Augusta.

Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens.

Viewing will Friday, October 21, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Mr. Franklin was born on May 13, 1923 in Darlington, SC. He retired after 30 years from Savannah River Plant.

He is survived by Janie Franklin, wife of 73 years; children Jacqueline (Leroy) Carter, Mateen (Ameerah) Sabree, Olivia (Charles) Maupin, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, a brother David (Gaynell) Franklin and sister Gwendolyn Hemphill.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901. (706)722-6401.

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To my cousin Jacqueline Carter and family. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs, May God feel your hearts with wonderful memories to treasure. Vickie Butler

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May God bless the Franklin family during this season of grief. A life well-lived will be celebrated today. Psalm 90:10 says: "The days of our years are threescore years and ten, Or even by reason of strength fourscore years." Mr. Franklin saw 99 years on this side of heaven. He blessed so many, and I pray that the grief of each family member will one day be replaced with memories of the joy he shared for nearly a century. May God cradle each one of you in His loving arms. With love - Fausto & Alesia

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To the Franklin family, I loved Mr. John we was so kind to me and my family we was a good man of God. I would go to there house a lot and will remember him always. Love Deborah and the The Bell family

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It is my fervent prayer that God timely replaces the sadness you feel with the precious memories of the very best days with such a family-focused and godly man. God bless this Family.

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It is my fervent prayer that God timely replaces the sadness you feel with the precious memories of the very best days with such a family-focused and godly man. God bless this Family.

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It is my fervent prayer that God timely replaces the sadness you feel with the precious memories of the very best days with such a family-focused and godly man. God bless this Family.

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To Jacqueline & Franklin Family You have my condolences on the loss of your father. It is such an honor to know that he has graced this earth for many, many years and to whom you have had the pleasure and blessings to love and honor him for such a blessedly long time. Georgia White Classmate & Friend

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RIP Mr. Franklin. You will be dearly missed by all who knew you. Praying for comfort for family and all those you left behind. Bernice and Myron Brown

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May the grace and the peace of God be with you all through this hour of bereavement. Our love will cover you all but God's love will cover you all the best! Evangelist Patricia Jordan Parrott (Josephine Franklin Jordan's seventh child)

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"Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, And the [a]sternness of his face is changed." Ecclesiastes 8:1 I consider Mr. John Wesley Franklin as one who demonstrated wisdom and faithfulness to the very end of life on this earth. I may have met him, briefly, in 1983 when I was stationed at Fort Gordan, GA and joined, as an associate lay member, the Williams Memorial CME, the Rev. Gene Dean, pastor. But, I truly came to know him in the last 3 years as the faithful "Dean" on the CME Connectional Ministry Prayer Line. Many mornings I would hear his prayers in each of the 4 hours of the prayer ministry from the EST, CST, MST, and PST zones. His words of wisdom, through prayer, were always, touching. Just to hear his voice come on the line, at age 97, 98 and then 99 was an inspiration! Truly, his voice will be missed. On the other hand, as Paul states to the church at Corinth, we are confident to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Therefore, I offer condolences to the family. I pray for their confidence to be at peace and, for the Holy Spirit to give the wisdom and strength required to continue through the days ahead. "So I commended enjoyment, because a man has nothing better under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry; for this will remain with him in his labor all the days of his life which God gives him under the sun." Ecclesiastes 8:15

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Corrected: Mr Franklin was my family's neighbor for over 55 years or more. He was by far the best neighbor ever, we developed more of a kinship. My parents loved the Franklins and and he was always a GOD fearing man and THE BEST NEIGHBOR EVER. He had a spunk and suave about him to the end , he truly LOVED his family and most definitely Mrs Franklin "Bill". He will be missed but know that he is most definitely with our savior God without a doubt. Jackie, Mateen and Olivia my sisters and brother, God be with you and know that the DAGGETT's love you all and cherish our relationship. Love you always Raoul you brother.

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Mr Franklin was my family neighbor for over 55 years or more he was by far the best ever neighbor we developed more lol f a kinship my parents loved me he Franklins and he was always a GOD fearing man and THE BEST NEIGHBOR EVER. He ha had a spunk and suave about him to the end , he truly LOVED his family and most definitely Mrs Franklin "Bill" we will be missed but know that he is most definitely with our savior God with no doubt. Jackie Mateen and Olivia my sisters and brother God be with you and know that the DAGGETT's love you all and cherish our relationship. Love you always Raoul you brother.

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Mr. Franklin was truly a good man. When I visited my other home Church of Williams Memorial CME where my Uncle Alvin and Margie Terrell were life members, I would see Mr. Franklin taking pictures at Church Services as he was an avid Photographer. My sincere condolences are offered to The Family of Mr. John Wesley Franklin. Clifford W. Terrell

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