Douglas Ray Franklin

August 29, 2017

On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard “Wilton” Franklin.

He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin; his daughters, Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his 11 grandchildren, Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr; stepfather, Frank Orr; brothers, Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin; many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Pine Summit Baptist Church.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan’s Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.

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