Billy (BAM) Franklin

BILLY (BAM) FRANKLIN

was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 19, 1980 the son of Katie May Rankin Franklin and the late Matt Edwards.

On October 17, 2001 he was united in marriage to Kristina Gail Koonce, who survives.

Billy departed this life on August 4, 2013 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 33 years, 4 months and 16 days.

In addition to his wife, Kristina of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by his children, Michaela G. DeVaul and Matthew J. DeVaul, both of Savannah, Tennessee and Keon White of Memphis, Tennessee

his mother, Katie May Franklin of Memphis, Tennessee

five sisters, Peggy Frankllin, Geraldine Shaw, Lori Franklin, Kathy Franklin and Katrina Franklin, all of Memphis, Tennessee

six brothers, Albert Franklin of Kentucky, Lee Franklin, Johnny Franklin and Steven Franklin, all of Memphis, Tennessee, Eddie Franklin of Holly Springs, Mississippi and Raymond Leach of Savannah, Tennessee

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Diana Franklin and one nephew, DeAngelo Franklin

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital