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Obituary For James (Teddy) Preston Franklin

James (Teddy) Preston Franklin, 36, of Radcliff, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Elizabethtown.

He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Upton; the Founder of Act on Violence and it's chief fund raiser.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. Ollie and Ella Louise Franklin; his paternal grandmother Lillie Barnett; an uncle Donnie Franklin.

He is survived by his wife, Janelle Franklin of Radcliff; two daughters, Tiana Franklin and Lillian Franklin both of Radcliff; his mother, Rocky Ditto (Elliott) of Vine Grove; his father, James A. Barnett (Angel) of Macon, GA; two brothers, Kenny Barnett (Amanda) of Elizabethtown and Jimmy Peavy (Kiara) of Rineyville; a sister Amanda Barnett (Patrick) of Radcliff; his paternal grandfather, David Montgomery.

The funeral will be held, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabethtown Cemetery. Visitation after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the funeral home.

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Sending my deepest condolences to your family and many prayers you where such a handsome soul and amazing person to life and you will truly be missed fly high baby boy 🙏🏾🕊️😢

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Dearest Franklin Family, May God Give You All The Strength To Get Through The Days Ahead. May He Hold You In His Loving Arms. My Condolences At The Loss Of Teddy. Loosing A Child Is Hard. Please Know I'm Praying For You Rocky And All Of Your Family. May God Bless And Keep You Always. Gods Love, Diana Booker ( Tiffany's Mom)

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So sorry for your loss. Prayers for everyone. Margaret Thompson

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May God keep you all at a perfect peace. Look to the hills to which cometh thy help. Psalm 23 the Lord is your shepherd. You shall not want. Love You All!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Teddy was a song Bird just don't know what to say 😭😭😭😭😭 Rest cousin until we meet again.To My cousin Jimmy and Rocky Love you Both

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My deepest condolences to the family! Teddy was a great person and could sing. His smile was contagious. I am so loss of words.... Rocky you and your family are in my prayers!!!

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James had a heart of gold and was tough as nails. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

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Big Prayers to the family James was a good friend of mine one big one at that. I remember in hodgenville we played on the same football team and this dude hit me so hard in practice that I wanted to quit but I didn't we had so much fun together James will be missed fly high my guy 💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Ramon!!!

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I am so sorry for your loss. James was a friend to my daughters, Jessica, Kayla, Adriana and Emily. He would always ask them to attend Wednesday night church with him when they were in middle school. He was a really good kid and he grew up to be a really good man. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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You all have my deepest sympathies and prayers. Only God is able to mend a broken heart. We don't grieve as those who have no hope. Elder Jerry Wilkinson First Baptist Hodgenville

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My deepest condolences to the Family. James was special to a lot of people. Prayers for the Family.

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Thoughts&Prayers for my family sorry about y'all's loss, Janice Bradley and Family!!!

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Thoughts&Prayers sorry about y'all's loss

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I can't seem to grasp that this is real, I will always remember your smile, I am praying for everyone, Janelle I am so sorry for you and the girls, I wish there was a way to ease the pain for you and the family.

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I can't seem to grasp that this is real, I will always remember your smile, I am praying for everyone, Janelle I am so sorry for you and the girls, I wish there was a way to ease the pain for you and the family.

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Thank you for being my mom's best friend.

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Sincerest condolences and prayers to the entire family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all! Lashanda North & Family

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Love you all and praying for each one of you. Jarel L. Badger & Family

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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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