Bobby Joe Franklin

Obituaries

December 11, 2024

Bobby Joe Franklin

September 25, 1945 – December 3, 2024

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. for Bobby Joe Franklin. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Okemah. He was born, September 25, 1945, in Weleetka to Cecil and Pearlene (Roberts) Franklin. He passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home in Okemah at the age of 79.

Inurnment will be held at the Cremation Cemetery at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. 6th St. in Okmulgee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee.

Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah.

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