Gaines Franklin Jr. Obituary
The passing of Gaines Franklin Jr. of Ocean Springs, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 25, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gaines Franklin Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gaines Franklin Sr. and Mary Nelta Franklin; his brother Ronald Franklin; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Cooper and Cristian Lampey.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Franklin; his daughter Rose Franklin Billy (Gennaro); his stepchildren, Veronica Cooper, Jimmie Cooper and Steve Cooper; his grandchildren, Alfred Meynier IV (Erica), Vanessa Helverson (Thomas), Brandon Ashcraft (Kristi), Jordan Ayers, Haley Gennaro, Jamie Franklin and Troy Wehr; and his great grandchildren, Thomas Helverson, Lydia Ashcraft, Tyler Flower, Vivianne Helverson, Gage Wehr and Kai Ashcraft.
