Franklin Williams

Franklin Isaiah Williams of McRae, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Franklin (Frankie) Williams was born April 6, 1959, to Charles and Wanda Williams.  He was a father, brother, son and uncle.  He was a hard-working man that would give you the shirt off his back and never ask for anything in return.  Throughout his life, he worked in several different fields:  Manufacturing, Timber, Construction, Landscaping and Mechanic – making him a “jack of all trades.”  He was a member of First Baptist Church of McRae and dedicated to helping his community when he could.

He is survived by his mother Wanda Williams of McRae; brother, Carl (Tina) Williams of McRae; two sons, Sean Williams and Benjamin (Becky) Williams of Beebe; nephew Chas (Audrey) Williams of McRae; niece, Carly (Zach) Hayes of Garner; seven grandchildren, Timothy, Evan, Peyton, Savannah, Caitlin, Haley, and Chloe Williams; four great nieces and nephews, Tidence Williams, Link, Ezekiel and Azlynn Hayes.

Franklin was preceded in death by his father Charles V. Williams; son, Christopher L. Williams and nephew, Brian Yearta, Jr.

A graveside service is planned for 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2021 , at Weir Cemetery, McRae.  Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.  Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook to view the registry.