Franklin Burnside, age 51, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 2:30 PM until 5:00 PM and on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 12:50 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. Services will take place at 1:00 PM in our Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carthage Memorial Gardens in Carthage, MS. Bro. Donnie Grantham and Bro. Nathan Morales will officiate under the direction of Wolf Funeral Services.
Franklin was born to Lester Franklin Burnside, Sr. and Janette Moore on October 16, 1971, in Leake County, MS. Franklin was a 1989 graduate of Morton High School. He then went to work with his family in the concrete business and he loved woodworking.
Franklin was preceded in death by his father, Rev. L. F. Burnside, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Janette Burnside of Morton, MS; daughter, Courtney Burnside of Polkville, MS; two Sons, Joshua Burnside of Polkville, MS and William Burnside (Grace) of Morton, MS; two brothers, Presley Burnside (Leah) of Morton, MS and Bobby Burnside (Sharon) of Morton, MS; three grandchildren, Isabella Raley, Layla Raley and John William Burnside and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Burnside, William Burnside, Jonathan, Burnside, Gabriel Burnside Bobby Burnside and Presley Burnside.
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