Franklin Murray

Franklin "Duke" Murray made a peaceful transition on January 11, 2011 to his heavenly home. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Velma Sims, Little Rock; six siblings, Gloria Moore, Janice Moore, Wayne (Angela) Moore, Norris (May) Russell, Karen Walters and Valerie (Todd) Jones, all of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thaddeus and Annie Green of Hazen, Arkansas; uncle, Lee Green of Little Rock. His memory is cherished by: uncles, Reverend Thomas Green of Little Rock, Vernon (Beverly) Green, San Diego, CA, Larry (LaTanya) Green of Chino Hills, Calif.; aunt, Mellorine Johnson, Little Rock; great-aunts, Inez Clark, Marie Thomas of Little Rock, Mary Thomas, DeValls Bluff; and, and host of nephews, nieces, and cousins. Special thanks to Shelia French and staff members of Conway Human Development Center. Family Hour: Friday, January 14, 2011, 5-6 p.m. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 2 p.m., Gaines Street Baptist Church. Pastor, J. Minix Sr.; Officiating Pastor, M. Desmuke Sr., of Independence Baptist Church.