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Obituary For Donnel P. Franklin

Mr. Donnel Preston Franklin, 55, of Hodgenville, KY died on January 13, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

Mr. Franklin was a native of Glasgow, KY and the son of the late Rev. Ollie and Louise Franklin. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and a maintenance worker.

Survivors include one son, Preston Burton; one daughter, Whitney Franklin (Jeremy); two step-sons Shawn Hahn and Dominique Burton (Christina); one step-daughter Christina Perkins (Jake); five brothers, Wayne Franklin (Carolyn), Allen Franklin, Randy Franklin (Christy), James Franklin (Nicki) and Michael Franklin(Tiffany); two sisters, Kathy Harris (Marshall) and Lynn Ditto (Elliott); his fiancee, Regina Burton and three grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, January 18, 2021 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Hubbard Cemetery in Hodgenville.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 17, 2021 also at Percell & Sons Funeral Home.

Guest Book

We would like to extend our sympathy to the family for the loss of Donnie. We have so many fond memories of him in years past. Love and prayers to you all. In Remembrance, The DeVary Family

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I'm going to miss you D Frank, going to hard not having you come up on Peak st. You Will forever be in our hearts, R.I.P Franko...till we meet again homie. Peak street Mafia for life...🤘🏾💙🤘🏾

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May God comfort you through this difficult time. Donnie was my right hand man and my best friend. I'm gonna miss being around him every day and his early morning phone calls.The sadness is real but I know he was greeted at the gates by a gang of wonderful people. To the family,I love you all. God bless

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So sorry for the loss of Donnie! Always had a smile on his face and was very kind. We will keep your family in our prayers!!

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Took the worst ass whoopin of my life with you as my partner in spades. I was sooooooo mad at you, we couldn't do nothing but laugh. I'm going to miss you dearly friend.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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