Augusta, Georgia-Mr. John Wesley Franklin, 99, entered into rest Thursday, October 13, 2022 at his residence. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 at Williams Memorial CME Church, 1630 Fifteenth Street, Augusta.

Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens.

Viewing will Friday, October 21, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Mr. Franklin was born on May 13, 1923 in Darlington, SC. He retired after 30 years from Savannah River Plant.

He is survived by Janie Franklin, wife of 73 years; children Jacqueline (Leroy) Carter, Mateen (Ameerah) Sabree, Olivia (Charles) Maupin, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, a brother David (Gaynell) Franklin and sister Gwendolyn Hemphill.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901. (706)722-6401.