Mr. Quincy Franklin Sr.

**A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. QUINCY FRANKLIN, SR. WILL BE FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025, AT OUR FUNERAL HOME. NOTE: PLEASE SEE THE VISITATION & SERVICE TIME LISTED BELOW MASKS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. ***If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 ________________________________________ NOTE: The DVD Tribute will be available soon _________________________________________ The Obituary Mr. Quincy Franklin Sr., a Retired principal of the Kalamazoo Public Schools, transitioned Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 94 years old. Quincy was born in Greenwood Mississippi to the late Hattie Crumell and Franklin. Mr. Quincy Franklin was the oldest of four children. Quincy graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and obtained a Master's Degree in Education with a minor in Administration from Western Michigan University. In January of 1951, Mr. Franklin married the Love of his life for over 66 years, Mary Lee Barnes, in Seattle, WA. To this union they begot five children: Quincy Franklin Jr., Sylvia Franklin, Anthony Curtis Franklin, Gary Thomas Franklin, and Steven Gregory Franklin. Mr. Franklin lived his purpose, driven to educate thousands of children in the Kalamazoo Public School District. He was a Principal at Lincoln Elementary School, Northglade Elementary School, Millwood Junior High School, and Woodward Elementary School serving over 35 years. Mr. Franklin was also drafted into the Korean War, serving 2 years as a Corporal and Radio Man. Mr. Franklin relished in the excitement of playing golf. He obtained over 20 trophies and awards from various tournaments throughout his lifetime. No matter how busy his personal life was, Mr. Franklin always made time to serve the Lord. He was a Deacon at Mount Zion Church for 20 years, A member of Christian Life Center for 10 years working in the nursery alongside his wife, Mary Lee Franklin. Mr. Franklin helped with church basketball teams and counseled children, always seizing the opportunity to educate. Mr. Franklin will be remembered for being a loving husband, great father, the enduring legacy for his unwavering commitment to education, and most of all being a true servant of the Lord. Quincy Franklin Sr. is reunited with his lovely wife Mary Lee Franklin, son Quincy Franklin Jr., his mother: Hattie Crumell, his two sisters: Mary Ann Crumell - Smith, and Helen Crumell, and his brother Frank Crumell Sr. Quincy leaves to cherish his memories a daughter Sylvia (Luther) Hamilton, three sons: Anthony Curtis Franklin, Gary Thomas Franklin, and Steven (Sharon) Franklin all of Kalamazoo, MI., One special grandson Quinton Nowling, and one special granddaughter, Angela Nowling; 4 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, students, and friends. To God Be the Glory!

Mr. Quincy Franklin Sr.

November 11, 1930 - December 22, 2024