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Obituary for Lafayette Franklin

Obituary for Lafayette Franklin
  • PublishedAugust 22, 2023


 

Lafayette Franklin, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Christus Mother Francis in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Lafayette was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 12, 1969 to Zeke and Hattie (Fry) Franklin. He faithfully attended the Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas and loved cheering on his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.

Lafayette is survived by his daughter, Joanna Fletcher; brother, Billy Franklin; sister in love, Jane Matthews; aunt, Helen Powell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Zeke and Hattie (Fry) Franklin; brothers, Willie Ray Franklin and Robert Franklin; and sister, Brenda Joyce Franklin.

Arrangements under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.tappfuneral.com

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Chloe Kopal

Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.