Franklin Daniels,

Sr.

Mr. Franklin Daniels, Sr., was born on December 16, 1952, to Johnson and Ruby Mae Daniels in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Franklin received his formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia. He furthered his education at Griffin Technical College in Griffin, Georgia, and Abraham Cultural College (ABAC).

Mr. Franklin Daniels met the love of his life Ms. Kandicee Murphy and was united in holy matrimony on September 7, 1973. Their union was blessed with 4 children, and 2 bonus children.

Mr. Franklin Daniels accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Gerod D. Duff. Franklin served an Usher, and he was a member of the Male Chorus.

He was employed by the City of Griffin as Superintendent of Park and Rec, for 37 years until he decided to retire.

In his leisure time Franklin enjoyed repairing and racing cars, riding motorcycles, landscaping, fishing, coaching youth sports, hosting superbowls, splash (pool) parties, singing and leading good ole gospel songs. Franklin was also the Golf Course Association of America (GCOA), where he was equipped with skills that lead the development of Orchard Hill Park, Tyus Park, and Raymond Head Park.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Mr. Franklin Daniels, Sr., peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. Franklin's name was called and he answered and set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnson and Ruby Mae Daniels; sisters, Nellie (Fred) Miller, Bobbie Hean Willis, Patricia Daniel, and Sandra Daniel; brothers, Grady (Barbara) Daniel, and James (Mattie) Daniel.

He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Mrs. Kandicee Daniel; his children, Satonya (Thaddeus) Payne, Franklin Daniels, Jr., Kendrick Daniel, Demetrius Daniel, Twandrala Lockette, and Kawasika (Dante) Akin; his siblings, Timmy Daniel, and Angela Daniel, and his mother-in-law, Octavia Rawls. 18 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will cherish his memories forever.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will ne held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the servic hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.