Sylvester Franklin was born September 13, 1986 in Cleveland, Mississippi to Sylvester and Delorise Franklin.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New St. Phillip Baptist Church in Cleveland, MS by Pastor Larry L. King.

He attended East Side High School in Cleveland, MS. Sylvester was employed with Amazon in Southaven Mississippi.  He was very friendly and enjoyed spending time with his family.  Sylvester loved communicating with people.  Sylvester never met a stranger.

Sylvester was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Cora Fulton, grandfather, Homer Fulton, Sr., brother, Carlester Franklin and god sister, Whittni Thomas.

He departed this earthly life Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, TN.He laves to cherish his precious memories; his loving parents, Sylvester and Delorise Franklin of Cleveland, MS; two sisters, Tyshonda Akon of Cleveland, MS and Tykayla Holmes of Memphis, TN; two nephews, Kezwick Akon Jr. and Jabari Akon both of Cleveland, MS; a special aunt, Earlean Fulton of Cleveland, MS and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.