Franklin Lawrence Gray, aged 68, of Blytheville, AR, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Born on October 7, 1956, in Monette, AR, he was the son of the late Gerald Henry Gray Sr and the late Lois Walker. Franklin was a retired factory worker and a member of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dustin Charles Gray, and his brother Carl David Gray. Franklin leaves behind a loving family, including his daughter Chanda Hunt of Blytheville, AR, and his siblings: Thomas Paul (Angel) Gray of Blytheville, AR, Julian Revere (Melissa Worley) Gray of Cherokee Village, AR, Gerald Henry (Lorie) Gray Jr of Armorel, AR, and Richard Dewayne (Mary) Gray of Gosnell, AR. He is also survived by his sisters Linda Lovell (Martin) Gatewood of Burdette, AR, Tinkerbell (Jeff) Stobaugh of Blytheville, AR, and Marie (Ronnie) Burse of Burdette, AR. Franklin was a proud grandfather to Madison Scroggins, Kenzie Scroggins, and Chloe Scroggins, and he will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

The family has chosen to hold private arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville, AR.