William Douglas Franklin, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  He was born on December 26, 1948 in Campbell County to the late George and Elizabell Franklin.  William was the husband of Rebecca Ann Franklin.

William confessed his life to Christ at an early age and joined Long Mountain Baptist Church and he later joined Diamond Hill Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his health failed.  William was a member of the Diamond Hill Men's Chorus and also a member of the Usher Board which he truly enjoyed.  He especially loved when it was 1 ^st Sunday and he was Captain of his team of Ushers.  He attended Campbell County Schools and was employed at Simplimatic Engineering for twenty years, Flowers Bakery for approximately three years, he also owned Franklin Trucking and owned and operated a Cab Service.

In addition to his parents William was preceded in death by nine brothers, George Franklin, Royal Franklin, Calvin Franklin, Herman Franklin, Charles Franklin, Phillip Franklin, Joseph Franklin, John Franklin and Richard Jones; three sisters, Elizabeth Elliott, Sally Turner and Florence Elliott; father-in-law, John Howard Marshall, Sr..

William leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving an devoted wife of forty-three years, Rebecca Ann Franklin; a daughter, Cynthia Franklin Luton (Tyrone); son, Derrick Lamont Harris (Myline); one brother, Jamie Franklin; two grandsons, Derrick Lamont, Jr. and Hearie Lee; two sisters-in-law, Lizzie Harris  (Scott) and Kathy Franklin; three brothers-in-law, John Marshall (Lorraine), Richard Berkley (Gloria) and Benjamin Marshall; mother-in-law, Delia Hooks; two god-sons, Donavan Crockwell and Dimitri Crockwell; one aunt, Irma Jones and a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, at Long Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Cleveland Joyner, officiating.  Service will follow COVID19 VA State of Emergency declaration.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.