Joseph "Joe" Paul Franklin, Sr.

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December 14, 1981 ~ August 20, 2026

Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
Resided in: West Nashville, Tennessee

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Joseph “Joe” Paul Franklin Sr., 44, of West Nashville, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026.

Joe was a man who was deeply loved by his family and those who had the privilege of knowing him. To know Joe was to love him. He was a hardworking, caring, and family-oriented man who always put the people he loved first. Joe was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, never hesitating to help someone he cared about.

Joe always dreamed of one day owning his own construction business. He was proud of the work he did and dreamed of building something of his own that he could pass down to his family.

Joe is survived by his mother, Schwanda Foriest, and was preceded in death by his father, Paul Franklin, his brother, Tommy Franklin Sr., and Ruth Franklin.

He leaves behind his beloved children: Austin Lee Paul Franklin (Janessa), Daitona Albrianna Franklin (Jeremy), Joseph Paul Franklin Jr., Jace Earps, and Marissa Earps, as well as his grandson, Jeremy Earps Jr.

Joe is also survived by his siblings, Jamie Foriest Arciniega (Jose), Lisa Franklin and Tink Jackson, Michelle Williams, James Foriest, Beth Franklin, and Benny Franklin.

He leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones who will forever cherish his memory, along with the mothers of his children, Shannon Earps, Jessica Williams, Chasity Boner, and his partner PJ Demumbreum.

Joe will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, his love for his family, his generous heart, and the way he cared for the people around him. Though his life was not always easy, the love he had for his family was something that remained a part of who he was.

His memory will live on through his children, grandson, family, and all those who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1:00pm, at Western Hills Church, located at 7565 Charlotte Pike. The burial will follow at Jane Jones Cemetery in Fairview, TN. Visitation with the Franklin family will precede the service on Saturday from 9:00am until 1:00pm, at Western Hills Church.

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, Nashville, TN. (615) 857-9955. We proudly remain locally owned & operated.

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Visitation: September 5, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Western Hills Church
7565 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

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Funeral: September 5, 2026 1:00 pm

Western Hills Church
7565 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

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  1. I love you uncle Joe 🫶🏻 I know your up there welcomed with open arms by papa & uncle Tommy were missing you dearly down here !! This isn’t a goodbye this is a see you later 😩🤞🏼

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  5. Our thoughts in our prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you, strengthen you and carry you during this difficult time. I recently lost my dad two months ago, so I know the pain that you’re feeling but trust in God always he will heal your heart your mind and soul. We love you.

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  10. Prayers to the family..Joe was a good guy and I can’t believe he’s gone. He’s got plenty of good friends in heaven to welcome him home including my brother Jerry.

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  11. Joe, Hun, we all grew up together in West Nashville and you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace friend!!

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  13. Joe you will be missed your name wil still cherished down here on earth prayers to Schwanda an family an to all his children an there mothers an his partner PJ God loves you give heaven some hell from the west side 💙 ❤️

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  16. I choose to tell a memory of Joe when Austin was a twinkle in his eye. Many years ago Chasity asked me if I could help pay 400 dollars to get him out of jail. I knew Joe, he was a sweet boy who had a good and loving heart. We went and picked him up and brought him to our place and I’m convinced Austin Franklin was conceived that very night. I know he fought demons , as many of us do. And sadly he lost to them. He was a beautiful soul who lost his way. I loved that boy, still do. He gave me one of my most treasured grandson, Austin. So may God bless you Joe. And know we all love you and will miss you. But we’ll see you again one day, and you can give me that 400 dollars back. lol

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  17. Although it has been many years since I’ve seen Joe this hurts no less. We were kids in the same neighborhood and grew up together. On behalf of the Coleman family we offer prayera to the family and friends of Joe. Looks like he grew to a fine man with love of family. Rest easy my friend. And may God comfort your family during this time of grief. Rest easy my feiend

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  19. Joe Joe joe I don’t even know where to begin u was a really good person and did anything u could thank u so much for everything u will definitely be missed down here R.I.P JOE FRANKLIN GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

    LOVE ALWAYS,
    KAYLA

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  21. Joe this will be the first candle I’ve done from people passing but I felt I had to I queasy we’ve known each other since we was born even though I was born first our dad‘s grew up as best friends and we was more than just friends. We were like family. Miss Franklin kept us in. Our parents wasn’t cheapest so we grown up as family just know that I have much love and respect for you and I’m so so sorry but do me one favor and that’s let Terry Lee know. I love him along with big Trav and many more, but those two more than anything let my mom know too, and I can’t wait to get there to be with y’all again until I do hold it down up there since we are all coming one day. I have to say they check a good one cause I can’t say one thing wrong you’ve ever done to me. It’s easy to fly hard.

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  23. To my dear Father in-law. I never got to meet you just yet. I was supposed to but god had plans of his own. I love you so much and I hope you’re finally at peace up there. If you see my grandma up there tell her I love her. I’ll see both of yall again one day. I’ve heard all the stories and I just know I would have loved you so much. Such a sweet and kind man gone too soon. 🩵🩵🩵Give them a good fight up there ok.

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