DECEMBER 29,2019 
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020 | io:oo A.M. 
PAINE COLLEGE GILBERT-LAMBUTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL 
Druid Park Avenue | Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend Richard Holland, Presiding | Reverend Larry Hill, Eulogist 
A Celebration o/Life 
Honoring a Man of Strength, Leadership, Labor and Love 
FEBRUARY 1,1952 
Presiding, Reverend Richard Holland 
Grand Processional | Final Viewing 
Opening Selection 
The Avery Family 
Reading of the Holy Scriptures 
Old Testament. 
New Testament 
...Reverend Melvin Lowry 
Reverend Bobby Donaldson 
Prayer of Comfort 
Reverend Reginald D. Jones 
Selection 
The Avery Family 
Life Reflections of the Honoree (Limit 3 minutes) 
1148 Transportation Company - First Sergeant (Ret.) Steve Lineberry 
Hunting Club - Bobby Caldwell 
Bessies Child Care Staff - Cheray Tucker 
Church Member/Neighbor/Friend - Sandra Rouse 
As An Uncle - Rufus Van and Stephen Mann 
Family Tribute | Acknowledgements............Anthony Terrell Franklin 
Amber D. Franklin 
Selection 
The Avery Family 
Eulogy 
Reverend Larry Hill 
Closing Remarks 
Reverend George L. Brightharp 
Recessional 
Interment | Committal 
Bellevue Memorial Gardens 
... Repast... 
Belle-Terrace Presbyterian Church 
Major (Ret.) Anthony Franklin 
was born on February I, 1952, to 
the late Bessie Wright Franklin 
on the Deovelent Community of 
Belzoni, Mississippi. He was the 
thirteenth of sixteen siblings. 
Known affectionately to his family W&t W 
and friends as Tony, Mississippi, 
PaPa, Poppie, Unk and Big Frank; HHflf 
he would answer to them all. He 
transitioned from this life on 
December 29, 2019. 
At an early age, he was an independent thinker and doer. He joined Mt. Avrette 
Methodist Church on Deovelent when all his other family members were Baptist 
Church worshippers. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and later 
became a member of Belle-Terrace Presbyterian Church. He faithfully served 
in various capacities (Elder, Deacon, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Usher, 
Chairman of Agape Ministry, Church Representative on the Board of Medical 
Plus and Assistant Treasurer). He worked diligently for the church. Whenever 
he was delegated a task, he worked fervently to get it done timely and correctly. 
He thoroughly enjoyed working on projects such as the Cotton Patch Soul Food 
Sunday during Black History Month, paving of the parking lot, updating the 
church accounting system but he especially enjoyed working with the Deacons 
and the Agape Ministry. 
He was united in marriage to Maudree Hines. From this union of forty years, he 
became the proud father of Anthony Terrell and Amber Danielle. 
He graduated from McNair High School and then matriculated to Mary Holmes 
College in West Point Mississippi, Paine College of Augusta, Georgia and 
Georgia Military Institute of Milledgeville, Georgia. He received a BA degree in 
Sociology from Paine and attended Officer Training at Georgia Military Institute 
where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant Officer. Having a strong work 
ethic, he worked part time at JC Penny and joined the Army National Guard while 
pursuing his degree. 
After graduation, he began his managerial career with JCP, the GAP, United 
Parcel Services (UPS) in which spanned over twenty years. He was very proud of 
being store manager of the GAP when it opened in the Augusta Mall. At UPS, he 
began as a driver (although he had a college degree) and advanced to Supervisory 
to Time Study Observer prior to his retirement. 
While working full time, he continued his career in the Army National Guard. He 
advanced through the ranks until he achieved Major status. As the commanding 
officer of the 1148 Transportation Unit, he lead them to Saudi Arabia during the 
Desert Shield/Storm operation. He was exceptionally proud that ALL of his unit 
returned home. He retired from the military with over twenty years of service. 
While in active duty status, he earned numerous awards and ribbons. 
After leaving UPS, he pursued a career in entrepreneurship. He opened Bessies 
Child Care (named in honor of his mother). Through strong determination and 
leadership, Bessies has been successfully operating for over twenty years. He 
believed in sharing and helping others so annually he and his staff would hold 
a coat drive for the homeless and donate all fixings for a Christmas dinner to a 
deserving family. 
Many organizations recognized him for his philanthropic contributions. 
Working hard for what you achieved in life was his mantra and it was evident 
in everything he did and what he taught his family. However, he did find time to 
enjoy his hobbies of hunting, fishing, watching westerns and CNN. He would stay 
hours in the woods hunting for a rabbit, coon, deer or squirrel yet would only 
spend a few minutes waiting for a fish bite. Being impatient, he would say, well 
they aint biting today so Ill call it a day. 
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His memories will live on through: his wife, Maudree H. Franklin; children, 
Anthony Terrell Franklin and Amber Danielle Franklin; grandchildren, Kealani 
Carter-Franklin and Austin Franklin Lacey; brothers, Enos (Beatrice) Franklin 
and Roy (Illoma) Stiff; sisters, Almeatha Williams, Veretta Franklin, Mary Mann, 
Esteen (Raymond) Wilson and Wanda Sue Anderson; and many other relatives 
and friends which whom he held closely to his heart. 
United States Military of Fort Gordon, Georgia 
 
 
Nieces 
Bessies Child Care Staff 
... Bonnie Mohr... 
Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be Honest. Work Hard. Be Choosy. Say thank 
you, and great job to someone each day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord 
giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love 
your life and what youve been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do 
it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you inspire 
to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best 
things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the 
soul. Take time for yourself ~ Plan for longevity. Recognize the special people youve been 
blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment. 
We, the family of Major (Ret.) Anthony Tony Franklin, wish to express our 
gratitude for the many prayers, and visits. We pray each of you receives an 
abundance of blessings for all the love you have shown to our family during our 
time of bereavement. We sincerely thank you! - The Franklin Family 
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