Wendell Franklin

Sr.

Wendell S. Franklin, Sr. departed his earthly home on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 83. Until his passing, he remained a man of strong faith and happy spirits.

Wendell was born on January 1, 1941, to the union of Jule and Dallie Franklin in Prichard, Alabama, as one of thirteen children. He began his education at Heart of Mary Catholic School; served four years in the US Army; and attended Bishop State Community College. He is a longtime retiree with Kimberly Clark of 30+ years.

Wendell is preceded in death by both parents, his wife (Christine), daughter (Tracey) and six of his siblings. He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Wendell Franklin, Jr. of Mobile, AL; one grandson, Derrick "Ty" Turner, Jr. of Tuscaloosa, AL; two brothers, Jule Franklin and Johnnie (Iris) Franklin both of Mobile, AL; four sisters, Senoula "Cassie" Franklin of Mobile, AL; Maryetta "Connie" Franklin of Roswell, NM; Jacqueline (Alfred) Arnold and Regina Knight of Mobile, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at St. James Major Catholic Church from 8:30 AM until the 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery Mobile, AL.