Daniel Franklin

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland, announces the death of Mr. Daniel Franklin, age 57 of Cleveland. Mr. Franklin passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 9, 2013 from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joan Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.

Daniel was born in Hall County on September 26, 1955 to Arzellia Crow Franklin and the late James Franklin. He had lived in White County for past several years where he owned and operated Sun and Shade Landscaping.

He is survived by his mother, Arzellia Franklin of Gainesville; fiance, Tanya Kern of Cleveland; sons, James Andrew Franklin of Cleveland and Taylor Franklin also of Cleveland; brothers, David Lee Franklin of Westminister, South Carolina and Bill Esoc Franklin of Oakwodd, Georgia. Daniel is also survived by a number of aunt, uncles and cousins.

The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to the Green Team of Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center for their care and compassion during Daniel's illness.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 6 to 8 pm. To share a memory of Daniel or to send a condolence, please visit www.alexander-funeral.com

It is requested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, Georgia 30501

Arrangements for Mr. Daniel Franklin are in the care of Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland (706)865-1500