Douglas Ray Franklin
1957-2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard "Wilton" Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin, his daughters: Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his eleven grandchildren: Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr, stepfather, Frank Orr, brothers: Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin, many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:00 at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan's Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions
or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Doug always said that he didn't want people to wear suits and ties to his funeral. Please honor his wishes and come to his Celebration of Life service in your shorts, t-shirts and flip flops.
1957-2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard "Wilton" Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin, his daughters: Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his eleven grandchildren: Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr, stepfather, Frank Orr, brothers: Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin, many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:00 at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan's Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions
or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Doug always said that he didn't want people to wear suits and ties to his funeral. Please honor his wishes and come to his Celebration of Life service in your shorts, t-shirts and flip flops.
Douglas Ray Franklin
1957-2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard "Wilton" Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin, his daughters: Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his eleven grandchildren: Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr, stepfather, Frank Orr, brothers: Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin, many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:00 at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan's Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions
or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Doug always said that he didn't want people to wear suits and ties to his funeral. Please honor his wishes and come to his Celebration of Life service in your shorts, t-shirts and flip flops.
1957-2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard "Wilton" Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin, his daughters: Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his eleven grandchildren: Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr, stepfather, Frank Orr, brothers: Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin, many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:00 at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan's Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions
or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Doug always said that he didn't want people to wear suits and ties to his funeral. Please honor his wishes and come to his Celebration of Life service in your shorts, t-shirts and flip flops.
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