OBITUARY – JOHN FRANKLIN – SESSER

SESSER – John Robert Franklin, 56, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Franklin Hospital in Benton.

John was born Sept. 5, 1956, in Warner Robbins, Ga., to Frank and Shirley (Prater) Beskidniak. He worked for Sprint as a computer engineer.

John is survived by special friend, Vicky Wilcox and one sister, Cindy Wilson of Sesser.  Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Shawn Parker, Aaron Parker and Kristen (Clint) Mason; great nephew, Connor Mason; and grandmother, Mollie Atchison of Sesser.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and grand-parents, Julia and Max Beskidniak and Roy Prater

John’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be a memorial service at a later date.

The family also added, “So long, ‘Uncle Dude.’ You were loved and will be sadly missed.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cindy Wilson and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

 

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