William Larry Franklin

William Larry Franklin, 82, of Gravette passed away Aug. 3, 2016. Born Jan. 22, 1934 in Shawnee, Okla., to Alma Dean and William Franklin. He was a Baptist minister, aerospace engineer and served in the United States Navy. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Soile, of 41 years; children, Cheryl Rohr (Michael), Valerie VanDuser (Skip), Desiree Hudson (Joe), Jon Franklin (Michelle); six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 305 Main St. Southwest, Gravette Ark. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth, Rogers, Ark. 72756 Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Baptist Church in Gravette.