Josh Franklin

June 11, 1980 - December 1, 2014

Joshua Brent "Josh" Franklin, age 34, a resident of Iron Bridge Road in Columbia, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 in New Iberia, Louisiana. A Celebration of Josh's Life will be held Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Peter Sierson officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 11, 1980, Josh was the son of Jerry Calvin Franklin of Glenn Heights, TX and Laura Ann (Edward) Lovelace of Columbia. He was a computer wizard, who enjoyed playing video games with his son, Mason and making music. He also loved to hunt, fish and kayak. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son: Mason Franklin of Columbia; daughter: Lyra Franklin of Columbia; brother: Jeremiah Franklin of Columbia; step-sisters: Barbara Lovelace and Elizabeth Lovelace, both of Ann Arbor, MI; grandparents: Don & Maxine Chappell of Evart, MI; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother: Eugene Michael Franklin; grandparents: Calvin and Vernedith Franklin.