Jerry "JJ" Lamar Franklin

Jerry L. "JJ" Franklin Sr-Funeral services will be 11 am, Thursday, at the Sword of the Lord Global Ministries, 474 Early Road, Youngstown, for Jerry L. Franklin, 26, Struthers, who departed this life on Thursday, November 28.

He was born January 16, 1991, in Columbus, a son of Jerry Heard and Sherry Franklin. He attended East High School, was previously employed at VXI Global, Star Extrusions, and former member of Nevels Temple COGIC and New Vision New Day Church. He leaves his parents, Jerry Heard and Sherry Franklin Berry, children; Jerriyon, Jerriyah, Neveah, and Jerry Lamar Franklin Jr.,  1 sister Shayerra Franklin, a nephew, Ricky Robbins Jr., grandmother Lena Mae Franklin, stepfather,  a special companion; Karisma Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Friends may call from 10 am to 11 am at the church.