Willie A. Franklin

Willie “Will” Franklin was born on January 30th, 1982, in New Haven, CT to Felicia Franklin and Willie Pringle. He went to meet our savior on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. Willie was passionate- about his children, his family, fishing and fixing cars and bikes. He went to school in New Haven, CT. Throughout the years, Willie obtained several jobs, but his favorite pastime was being a mechanic and helping others. He enjoyed drinking his beer, sneaking snacks with granny (Claretha) and listening to old school music (favorite songs “A Change Is Going to Come” & “Tennessee Whiskey”). He had a contagious smile and would never be caught without his asthma inhaler, just in case he laughed a little too hard. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, his mother, his children, his grandma Claretha, who affectionately called him “Wonka”, his aunt Michelle Franklin, his siblings and his favorite cousins; Keyonna Davis, Calvin Franklin, Jerome Davis, Karen Davis, James Davis, Vonda Franklin (Terrell Jones), and his uncle Shane Franklin (Cheryle Franklin). We mourn his untimely death, but we celebrate his life and the memories we shared with him. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Wellington Zachary Franklin and maternal aunt, Loretta Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Kylie Bookert Hardy, Jalen Little, Anita Little and Kaden Little. His mother Felicia Franklin, his grandmother Claretha Franklin, his siblings; his twin sister Wilicia Franklin, his brothers Randolph Staggs and Melvin Davis. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends whom he cared deeply about. John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am”. A celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at McClam Funeral Home located at 95 Dixwell Ave New Haven, CT. Viewing is at 10am and service begins at 11am. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Willie A. Franklin

January 30, 1982 - September 16, 2025