Obituary
David Franklin set sail on many journeys in his lifetime. A Vietnam Era veteran, he served proudly aboard the USS Prairie (AD-15), a ship that carried men and stories across the Pacific. On August 6, 2025, at the VA Medical Center hospice, after a short stay at Mercy Medical Center, David began his final journey—one of peace, love, and remembrance.
He joins in heaven his beloved wife, Leona Franklin, and his son, Raymond Nuñez III. …
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Cause of death
Heart failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Taylor's Family Mortuary
Hospice care provided by