Arthur "Skeeter" Franklin

May 2, 1945 - February 10, 2016

Arthur "Skeeter" Franklin, age 70 of Searcy, departed this life Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was born in Augusta, Arkansas on May 2, 1945, a son of the late Homer and Berneice (Dozier) Franklin Sr. Skeeter attended Carver High School and was among the graduating Class of 1964. He enjoyed sports of all kind and listening to music. His greatest enjoyment came from going to church and praying. Skeeter was preceded in death by two brothers, Oatis Dozier, and Alonzo McNally; one sister, Dorothy Frazier; his father and step-mother, Homer and Minnie Lee Franklin; and his mother and step-father, Berneice (Dozier) and John H. Penn. He is survived by five brothers, Edward Penn and wife Effie of Searcy, Homer Franklin Jr. and wife Brirdell of San Diego, Timothy Franklin of San Diego, Eric Franklin of San Diego, and Travis Franklin of Newport, Arkansas; five sisters, Mary Franklin Devers of San Diego, Shirley Franklin of San Diego, Velma Bibbs of Gilmer, Texas, and Dianne Franklin of San Diego; a brother in law, Therman Frazier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. John Baptist Church in Augusta from 9:30 until 10:00 A.M. with Service starting at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Edward O'Neil officiating. Interment to follow at New Quiet Cemetery in Augusta, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com