On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, God called home his faithful servant Julius “Junie Green” Franklin. Julius was born on November 17, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA. He was the youngest child of the late Charlie and Arlene Franklin.
Julius accepted the Lord at an early age. He also served in the United States Navy as a store clerk. He loved the Lord and united with Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Pastor E.T. Knight. One of his greatest joys was morning devotion and serving the Lord. His favorite past time was listening to jazz, gospel and reggae music while telling past time stories and giving advice to his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his son, Dante Austin; his parents, Charlie and Arlene Franklin; five brothers, Ernest, Louis, Charlie, Raymond and David; four sisters, Betsy, Arlene, Stella, and Beatrice. He leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Janta Franklin-Eillis (Jason) of Chesapeake, VA, three sons, Marcus Franklin of Riverdale, GA, Darryl Futrell of Portsmouth, VA and Devante Hayes of Harrisonburg, VA; one brother, William Franklin of Portsmouth, VA; one sister, Mary Brockenbury of Chesapeake, VA; three sisters-in-law, Cora Franklin, Janet Franklin and Leila Franklin; nine grandchildren, Markeil Atkins, Markeim Franklin, Jayla Ellis, Darcell Debraux, Jah’ni Ellis, D’Marcus Debraux, Jamari Ellis, Dejah Debraux and D’Mario Debraux; one great grandchild, Promise Atkins and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, Eldridge Bolden and Robert Derrick Wilson.
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Carlton & Sonja Hurdle says
September 4, 2021 at 11:12 pmWe extend our heartfelt and deepest condolences to the Franklin family. Praying that God will comfort and continue to be with the family throughout this homegoing and in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Prayerfully,
Carlton & Sonja Hurdle
George and Barbara Robinson says
September 6, 2021 at 2:18 pmWe pray God’s blessings to the family of our church member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Junie Green, was fun loving and had a great smile. He will be missed. May God comfort you in the days ahead . Your In Christ. Deacon George and Barbara Robinson
Linda Holliman says
September 9, 2021 at 6:19 pmWe extend our deepest sincere condolences to the Franklin Family
We considered Julius to be our adopted Brother, Son, Uncle and true faithful friend to the White/Wynn Family
He will always be missed by us and we loved him dearly
He brought great joy to us all
Julius was a great gift from GOD
Our continued prayers go up for this family
We love you all dearly
Lovingly submitted by Brother Chester and Sister Linda Holliman
Felicia Hayes says
November 18, 2021 at 10:10 amMy condolences Julius was my son Devante’s father.
DeVante Hayes says
November 18, 2021 at 2:49 pmI would like to leave my condolences to my father Julius. Wish we had more time. Until we meet again.
DeVante Hayes says
November 18, 2021 at 2:49 pmI would like to leave my condolences to my pops Julius. Wish we had more time. Until we meet again.