Jerry Franklin was born on February 20, 1950 in Lubbock, Texas to the parentage of Richard Wilson and Rosie Lee Rainwater.

He was a former student at Dunbar High School and Estacado High School. After high school he attended Draughon's Business College studying computer operations. Afterwards he began a career with Lubbock National Bank working in the systems operations department for more than 8 years.

He moved to Dallas, Tx in 1984, which he started working for Texas Credit Union League/Southwest Corporation as an IT computer operator and then promoted to supervisor. He stayed there until his retirement. During his work history, he met his lovely wife to be, Patricia Jackson. Before approaching Patricia, Jerry watched her for several years. He then married her in 1985 after their short courtship. When he proposed to her, she shared with him that she had an illness that could take her life or either leave her in a disabled position of needing someone to take care of her long term. Jerry stated that he would be there for her and he did until the end. They were married for 37 years until God called him home.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Rosie Lee Wilson; brothers John Franklin and Jackie Wilson and sister; Algeria McCutchen.

Jerry leaves to cherish his lovely wife Patricia Jackson-Franklin, sons, Richard P. Jackson of Dallas, Tx and Marcus Franklin of Lubbock; daughter, Hope Phillips (Jason), step-son Cleon D. Jackson (Catina)

Jerry is survived by brothers: Avon Franklin (Doris) of Detroit, MI, Larry Wilson of Lubbock, Donald Wilson of Lubbock, Cornell Wilson of Fairburn, GA and Randy Wilson (Jennie) of Lubbock, sisters; Vivian Wilson of Lubbock, Sharon Pelton (Gary) of Mesquite, TX and Rose Isreal (Kenith) of Montgomery, AL.; Eleven grandchildren, two great grand-children and host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.