Committal
Joseph Lee Franklin, 57 of Morganton, NC passed away, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born on November 30, 1966, he was the son of Rebecca Franklin and the late Dysart Franklin. Joseph was a member of Praise Assembly. He worked at a computer engineering company and also worked as a cook at Waffle House in Hickory. Later, Joseph was a tow truck driver for Holiday Full Service in Hickory.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 33 years, Velvet Franklin; children, Tasia Hicks (Shawn), William Franklin (Britany Walters); grandchildren, Jacob Melton, Makayla Hicks, Taylar Hicks, and Isabella Chalk; mother, Rebecca T. Franklin; sister, Lorna Coffey; several nieces and nephews; and close friends who he considered family, Kelsey Freeman, and her daughter Rachel Flow.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth “Nanny” Peague.
The family will receive friends from 2pm until 3pm, Saturday, March 23, 2023 at Praise Assembly of God. The memorial service will follow at 3pm in the church with Rev. Kevin Crawford officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My love is with you as you say goodbye to your sweet son. Please let God’s love comfort you and flood your heart with the warmth of loving memories. I rejoice for your son in heaven complete in his journey.
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Joe was a great man and he was the most loving and caring men he did not know a stranger and would help anybody in the world I considered Joe a great friend he will be dearly loved and missed by myself and my daughter kat Coleman who called him poppa Joe rest in peace poppa Joe we love you
Becky, I am so, so sorry for you and your family. The word loss doesn’t fit, for you still have him and will be with him as soon as the Trumpet sounds. Hold onto that promise and gain strength and comfort from it. Love you~~Pat
Joey you will always be my teddybear. Just remembering those bear hugs ar church was the highlight of the sat before the sermon. I love you very much and you will truly be missed but you will always be in my heart. Rest in peace my dear friend