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Willie Carroll Franklin
Born: 11/25/1945
Died: 5/20/2020
Age: 74
Community: Montrose , MI
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FRANKLIN, Willie Carroll. – of Montrose, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Friday, May 29, 2020 at Montrose Family Worship Center - 9453 Vienna Rd, in Montrose. Pastor Bob Leming officiating. Burial in Montrose Township Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 9AM until the time of service at 2PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for future designation.
Willie was born November 25, 1945 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to the late Miley Thomas and Pauline (Boesher) Franklin. He married the love of his life, Patsy Ruth Hartline on January 10, 1965 in Dudley, Missouri. They moved from Missouri to Michigan 51 years ago, residing in Montrose for 48 years. Patsy preceded him in death October 26, 2008. Willie was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, and uncle, not only to his children, but to many friends of his children and neighbor kids as well. Willie and Patsy had many friends that they accepted into their life that were considered family, he never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. Willie was a great storyteller and loved being with his family and God. He attended Montrose Family Worship Center and Lamb of God Church in Montrose. Willie was an extremely hard worker and worked construction, then enjoyed doing his pig roast for others, meat processing on his small farm. He also enjoyed hunting and country music. Willie was always willing to help others and did several benefit pig roasts each year. He will be missed tremendously by those who loved and knew him.
Willie leaves behind his Children: Laura (Dennis) Swift of Columbia, TN, Tajuania Franklin of Montrose, Marla Franklin of Montrose, Kevin (Faith) Irish of Clio, and Shelley Morse; Grandchildren: Brandie (Josh) Zuber of Montrose, Jacob (Aziha) DeRosia of Montrose, Greg (Meghan) Heckman of Chesaning, Areanah and Kevin Irish of Clio, Sarah (Robert) Gosselin of Montrose, Kenny and Joey White of Montrose, Levi (Ky) Morse of TN, Adam and Kyle Morse of TN; Great grandchildren: Athena Zuber, Makenzie and Parker Heckman, Jayden, Izabella and Braxton Gosselin, Lila, Xaner, Xaylen, Kylie, Caylen and Conner Morse; Brothers: Dale (Tammy) Franklin of Missouri, B (Charles) Franklin of Missouri and Clyde (Arla) Franklin of Missouri; Sisters: Laura Florence (Floyd) Coffer of Missouri, Renee' (Kevin) Hale of Missouri, Judy Kay (Jeff) Osborn of Oklahoma, Eula (Gert) Mosier of Missouri and Jane (Wayne) McDonald of Arkansas; Many special nephews, niece and friends. Willie was also preceded in death by: Son, Gerald Duane; Brothers: Harlan, and A. James; Sister, Jeanette. The family would like to extend a special thank you to McLaren Hospice for all their love and care. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com
O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Montrose Chapel
810.639.6181 |
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5/29/2020 |
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***ALL @ Church***
9AM-2PM
Montrose Family Worship Center
9453 Vienna Rd. Montrose |
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5/29/2020 |
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2:00 PM |
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Montrose Family Worship Center
9453 Vienna Rd.
Montrose, MI 48457Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Bob Leming |
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