Mr. Jimmie L. Franklin, 94, of Phenix City. AL passed Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Phenix City, AL.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m EST, Friday, November 6, 2020 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 1-5 p.m.

Jimmie Lee Franklin was born December 26, 1925 in Oswitchee, Alabama to the late Alfred B. Franklin and Argusta (Gussie) James Franklin. He was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, Means & Minnie Abron after the passing of his mother. Mr. Franklin served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant, retired as a foreman at Ft. Benning after 44 years of service and was a faithful member of Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church.

He leaves to cherish his memories his seven children, Johnny (Alice) Franklin of Lithonia, GA, Kathy (Donald) Franklin Smith of Chesapeake, VA, Kenneth (Patricia) Franklin of Fayetteville, GA, Terry (Gwendolyn) Franklin of Fayetteville, NC, Debra (Clifford) Sue Franklin Rolle of Decatur, GA, Joycelyn Franklin Thomas of Decatur, GA and Ronald Franklin of Decatur, GA; ten grandchildren, Kevin Franklin, Eliss (Joseph) Cucchiara, Erica Ankrom, Kendra Franklin, Gabrielle (Eric) Franklin Walton, Terrence Franklin, Brandon Lewis, Clifford Alexander Rolle, Anthony Powell and Michael Powell; three nieces, Barbara (Alfred) Bradley Chester, Velerie (Robert) Bradley Ezekiel and Carolyn (Michael) Bradley Farley; seven great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gaines Chapel A.M.E Church in memory of Jimmie Lee Franklin.