William Penman Franklin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 29, 2023, at the age of 87, William Penman Franklin of Goldsboro, North Carolina, born in Wilson, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Penman Franklin to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Roy Matheny and Sue Chapman Franklin; and his sister Suzanne F. Godshall (Ronnie). He is survived by : his wife Faye Strickland Franklin; his children, Renee Wells McDonald and William Penman "Will" Franklin, Jr. (Karen); his grandchildren, Kylie Blackwell McDonald, Walker Penman McDonald, Dustin William Franklin, Caroline Nicole Franklin and Bailey Grace Franklin; and his niece Cathy Godshall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Saulston Volunteer Fire Department, 511 Saulston Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534 or Saulston Community Church, 4620 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534.