Wilburn E. Franklin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wilburn E. Franklin of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on April 9, 2022 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilburn E. Franklin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilburn Franklin, and Cora Franklin, Sr. (Wilson); his daughter Monica; and his siblings, Murray, John, Raymond, Ila, Inez, Vernice, Millie, Dorothy and Roberta.
He is survived by: his wife Verna Barnett; his children, Matthew Franklin (Monica) and Melanie Lawson (Michael); and his grandchildren, Cora, Layla Franklin, Shepherd and Emery Lawson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
