Jerry Wayne Franklin, Jr.

1970 ∼ 2011

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Jerry ?Wayne? Franklin, Jr., 40, of Winnie, native of Bridge City passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011, in Winnie Community Hospital.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with Reverend Bob Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Hemphill on August 29, 1970, Wayne was the son of Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr. and Donna DuBose Franklin. He was a member of the Orange Masonic Lodge, worked as a police officer, which was his passion for 20 years. Wayne was very compassionate in his professional and personal life.

Preceded in death by his grandparents and great-grandparents, Wayne is survived by his wife, Christina Franklin; parents, Jerry and Donna Franklin of Bridge City; and son, Jerry Wayne Matthew Franklin of Minnesota. He is also survived by his grandson, Alex Franklin; brother, Michael DeWayne Franklin of Bridge City; aunt and uncle, Terri Denise and Donald Sonnier; uncle, Jerry ?Butch? DuBose; numerous aunts and uncles; and nephews, Kade and Kooper Franklin.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Matt Bulls, Chad Collins, Justin McCullough, Brian Foley, Duane Whittington, Chuck Cobb, Kevin Foley and Kyle Smith.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the MCT Credit Union account number 0000026963-012 in Jerry ?Wayne? Franklin, Jr.?s name.

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Anonymous August 4, 2011

Jerry & Donna, May God keep His loving arms around you during this difficult time. We did not hear this until just a couple of days ago. We think of you often and our hearts are heavy for you. Love, Lonnie Ray & Audrey Harley##imported-begin##Audrey Harley##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2011

Family, I will be praying for the Lord's comfort as you walk through these hard days. Coach Miller##imported-begin##Charles Miller##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2011

Michael and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all.##imported-begin##Rachel McGee Lobb##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2011

RIP Wayne... Praying for your family and friends...##imported-begin##Angie Jordan##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2011

Jerry, Donna and family, We send our regards and deepest sympathy for the loss of Wayne. I will always remember the times he came to the office to have supper with Jerry. He was always very polite, personable and easy to talk with. We know he will be g##imported-begin##Julie Lewis##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2011

We send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mona and Kirk Broussard, Rusty and Kathryn Pool, Ronny and Allene Smith and the Employees of Orange Pump and Valve.##imported-begin##Julie Lewis##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2011

Wayne was a very dear friend on mine while he was working in Vernon & Quanah. I was able to get really close to him during this time. He was like a big brother to me?we were able to talk about anything and everything. Although we didn?t get to talk or ##imported-begin##Amanda Anderson##imported-end##