Mr. Allen "Bobby" Charles Franklin, age 70, of Hamburg, AR, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Crossett Rehabilitation and Health Center. He is a lifelong resident of Hamburg, a retired Timber Worker and a member of Christ Temple Pentecostal Church in Hamburg, AR.

He is preceded in death by one son, Rodrick "Blue" Franklin and parents, Webster and Mae Lee Block-Franklin. Mr. Franklin enjoyed fishing with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Jacqueline Franklin, one son: Charles Franklin of Dallas, TX; one daughter: Marsha Rodgers of Hamburg, AR; one daughter-in-law: Melissa Franklin of Dallas, TX; one brother: Eld. Billy Joe Franklin wife Arlean of Robins, IA; four sisters: Betty Pippen, Mae McQuay, Mae S. Jacobs all of Hamburg, AR; Dorothy Dooley of Dallas, TX; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Services will be held 11:00AM Friday, October 21, 2016 at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, 813 N Pine Street, Hamburg, AR 71646, with Bishop Alfonzo Madden, officiating. Pallbearers are Carl Lewis, Theodore Simpkins, Clyde Leonard, Morris Richardson and Alvin Brewer. Honorary Pallbearers are Charleston Pippen, Larry Tippie, Albert Ray Pippen, Gary Williamson, Charles Davis, Barron Johnson, Corey Scales and Terry Rucker. Burial in Johnson Memorial Cemetery.

Viewing will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 1:00PM to 6:00PM at Cromwell Funeral Home.