Ben Franklin Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ben Franklin (Tyler, Texas), who passed away on July 12, 2022, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father James "Jelly" (Linnie "Sis" Mae Franklin); and his siblings, Ennis, Quinton, Terry, Verline, James, Nellie, Jacky, Paul and Mary.
He is survived by: his wife Paulette Franklin; his children, Vashone (Alisha) and Danielle; his grandchildren, Monique, Monzel, Makayla, Jullian, Keiana, Amaya, Ne'ivy and August; his great grandchildren, Kaeden, Aaron, Anthony, Kailani, Andre and Alexander; his sister Waldean Hammonds; his goddaughter Olivia; his siblings-in-law, Harry Coleman (Mariela), Denise and Priscilla; and his friends, Paul Jackson, Jr., Ronald Looney, Ron Williams and Dr. Valerie Saunders.
