The family of the late Franklin Vicks wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and sympathy during this difficult time. Your comforting words, kind gestures, and presence have been a great source of strength for us.
We are deeply thankful to Clark-Williams Funeral Home Inc. for their unwavering support and assistance with the funeral arrangements. Your help has been invaluable.
To all who sent flowers, cards, and messages of condolence, or who attended the service, we are profoundly grateful. Your thoughtfulness and compassion have brought us comfort and solace.
Thank you for being there for us and for honoring the memory of Frankie. Your support means more to us than words can express.
With sincere appreciation, The Family of Franklin L. Vicks
Arrangements
Clark-Williams Funeral Home Inc. 602 Cherry Street Grenada, MS 38901
SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH, 11:00AM
APRIL 2, 1987 ~ MAY 15, 2025
Forever In Our Hearts
OF T H E L I F E & L E G A C Y
Celebrating FRANKLIN VICKS Those Who Love Me
Franklin Vicks, a brilliant soul left this world far too soon, on May 15, 2025. Born in Greenwood, MS, our baby brother was a beacon of light, illuminating the lives of those around him throughout his 38 years of living. Although he was the youngest, he thought he was the boss of us, so we let him wear that title sometimes.
Frankie pursued knowledge with unwavering passion and an active mind because he was a gifted being. He graduated from Maranatha Christian Academy in 2008, earning his high school diploma. His thirst for learning extended beyond textbooks.
Frankie explored art and music, leaving no stone unturned. Kindness flowed through Frankie's veins and his empathy touched everyone he met.
Frankie had dreams of changing the world through his music. His potential was boundless and his actions were kind. He was always so anxious to please and loath to offend. He was our loving baby brother and our faithful friend.
Rest in peace, baby brother. Your brilliance will forever echo in our hearts. Love you always, Juan, Denoltra, and Celia
TO THOSE WHOM I LOVE
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When I’m gone, release me, let me go:
I have so many things to see and do.
Don’t tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you love.
You can only guess how much
You gave me in happiness.
I thank you for you each have shown.
But it is time I travel alone.
So, grieve awhile for me, grieve you must:
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a little while we must part.
So, bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on.
So, if you need me, call and I’ll come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.
If you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”
15th of May
YOUR LOVING MOTHER, JEANETTE
DADDY’S GIRLS
Your hands held ours, both big and strong,
Guided our steps, taught right from wrong.
Through every stumble, every fall, Your love, Dad, outshone them all.
With angels on the 15 of May, th you never woke; you slipped away. Now day just dims into the night.
I always wake in sorrow ’ s light.
Your face, your smile, not in my sight.
Your precious memories I will forever hold tight.
My youngest son won’t rise from this day on.
Time has stopped; my days don’t dawn.
No, not a dream, I’m here to stay.
I cannot breathe past the day when angels took my youngest son away,
How is my life to carry on?
So empty since my youngest son is gone.
A mother’s grief, a window of tears.
Longest day into my 68 years!
I pierce this veil of life and death with purest love within my depth.
No, not a dream: I’m left here to stay and deal with how you left on the 15 of May. th
Little girls’ dreams, in your eyes gleamed, By your side, everything seemed.
Possible, real, within our grasp, Your faith in us made us clasp.
Now, though you ’ re gone, our bond remains, Through tears of loss and heart’s pains.
In every memory, every swirl, We’ll always be our daddy’s girls.
Tykeria, Kamora, A’Nariie, & Jasmine
Tributes
In Loving Memory of a Special Cousin
The day you left and gained your wings my heart just broke in two. I wish you could have stayed with me, but Heaven needed you. You left me with memories and l love you dearly still. No matter how much time goes by, you know I always will. You were a special person with kindness in your heart. And the love we had together grows stronger now we’re apart. I know I cannot bring you back; although, I wish it everyday. But a piece of me went with you the day you went away.
Love always, Renea
When I Lost You
I wish I could see you one more time...wish you could come walking through the door. But, I know that is impossible; I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears and you don’t want me to cry. Yet, my heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone so precious had to die. I pray that God will give me strength and somehow get me through as I struggle with the heartach that came when I lost you. Loving you always, Nashae
