Richard Lee Franklin's Obituary
Richard Franklin, 64, a resident of Viola, Arkansas, went to be with His Lord and Savior, January 11, 2013, at Circle of Life Hospice at Legacy Village in Bentonville. He was born January 9, 1949, in Pecos, Texas, the son of Othal Lee Franklin and Margie Franklin Clifton.
He was preceded in death by his father, Othal Franklin; his mother, Margie Clifton; a sister, Donella Franklin; a half-brother, Larry Joe Clifton;, and his step-father, Raymond Clifton.
Richard served in the Navy during the Vietnam War as an aircraft mechanic on the USS Lexington and on Naval Search and Rescue off the coast of Florida. Richard enjoyed fishing and collecting unusual rocks that he found while walking the hills of Fulton County with his faithful friend Yogi.
Survivors include his daughters Kande Scarbrough ofTampa, Florida, and Stacey Crowley of Jacksonville, Arkansas; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers and their wives, Terry and Toni Franklin of Bentonville (who with their son Brian, lovingly cared for Richard in his last days); Perry and Shirley Franklin of Fayetteville; many nieces and nephews; and one very special canine companion named Yogi.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the incredible staff associated with Hospice Home at Legacy Village in Bentonville and to Jo Jones, chaplain with the Northwest Medical system. God used them to tenderly care for Richard and minister to all of his family.
A memorial service will be held 11:00AM, Friday, January 18, 2013 at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Cremation Arrangements were handled by Moore’s Funeral Chapel of Fayetteville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice Home at Legacy Village, 900 NE Verdant – Bentonville, AR 72712.
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