Franklin Reed

Obituary For Franklin Reed

A Time to Live Franklin Reed III was born to Chemeta Judon and Franklin Reed Jr., on September 10, 1991 in Vero Beach, Florida. "Lil Man" and "Buddy Boy" as he was affectionately known by his family, resided in Vero Beach for a period of time before relocating to Orlando, Florida, and then moving back to reside in Palm Bay, Florida up until his time of final departure. At a very young age, Franklin went to play with the Little League County Football Program, with West Melbourne up until playing High school Football with Mel High. He was nicknamed "The Bus" graduating with the Class of 2010. Franklin enrolled at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee for a short period of time pursuing football academics as well. Furthermore, he continued his education at Brevard Community College now known as Eastern Florida College. Franklin went on to serve with the AmeriCorps NCCC-Fema Corps North Central Region Binton, IA Class XXII 2016 - 2017. Later on Franklin pursued various occupations in Brevard County, Florida.

A Time to Leave On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, Franklin departed his earthly home and entered into eternal rest in Martin County, Florida. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Laura Mae Judon; step-grandfathers, Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr. and Gregory Cooper, aunts, Lamonica, Chiquita, and Shawna Miles. three great-aunts and a special cousin, Alteria Woods. A Time to Mourn Left to cherich Franklin's Precious Memories are his mother, Chemeta Judon, of Palm Bay, Fl; his father, Franklin Reed Jr., of Vero Beach; grandparents, Arlene (Miguel) Cooper-Ramos, of Palm Bay, Connie (Franklin Sr.) Reed of Vero Beach, Florida; grandfather, Ethan Campbell and Blake Smith both of Vero Beach, Florida; siblings, Jounicia Lussage of Jacksonville, Florida, Frantavious Reed of Fort Pierce, Florida, Joubert Lussage Jr, of Palm Bay, Florida, Qwendravius Reed of Vero Beach, Florida and Boysie D. Brown of Palm Bay, Florida; special nephew, Clifton Tyrone Lee Doe Jr.; aunts, Kamara (Ravell) Jenkins, LeKeisha (Mike) Bembry, Wartisha Reed, Tammy Morgan, and LaKinda (Michael) Slaughter; uncles, Bronterius and Kenneth Smith; special cousins, Saroyah and Sage Jenkins; and a host of other relatives and loving friends that will miss him dearly.

A Public viewing for Franklin Reed will take place on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church in Vero Beach, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, February 29, 2020 also at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church in Vero Beach, FL beginning at 12:00Noon.