Keys, Franklin D. May 1, 1954 - December 18, 2021

Franklin D Keys was born May 1, 1954, in Harrison Arkansas to Walter and Elsie (Billingsley) Keys. Jesus called him home on December 18, 2021.

He grew up on Dubuque Ridge in Harrison Arkansas with his parents and 16 brothers and sisters. He later met the love of his life Betty Lorene Edwards, they were joined in marriage on July 23, 1971, and had six children together. Franklin was a logger and spent many of his years in the woods providing for his family, he was loving, kind and would help anyone at the drop of a hat. He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He taught them many things about hunting, fishing, and trapping.

Franklin was an amazing Husband, Daddy, Grandpa, and Friend. He will be missed by many, but he will forever live in their hearts.

He was preceded in death by his parents seven brothers Kenneth Keys, Leslie Keys, Carl Keys, James Keys, Earl keys, Floyd keys, Roy keys and one sister Sherry Keys.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 50 years Betty L Keys of Deepwater Missouri, six children Franklin Keys of Green Forest Arkansas, Justin Keys of Denver Arkansas, John Keys of Helena Montana, Elsie Keys of Collins Missouri, Cecil Keys of Deepwater Missouri, and Anthony Keys at Burbank Washington; Brothers Ray watts, Linvell Blythe, Robert Keys, and Joe Fredericks and his sisters Dessie Connell, Bessie Davis, Linda Jetton, and Judy K; 16 grandchildren several great grandchildren and numerous nieces nephews and cousins.