Franklin Felts Grizzard, Jr.

Franklin Felts Grizzard, Jr., 56, of Emporia, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis C. Grizzard; two daughters, Amy Gordon and husband, Kevin and Brandi Allen; three sons, Jerry W. Allen, Jr. “Bubba,” Gerald Lynch and Dustin Allen; grandchildren, Jody Allen, Chase Rawlings, Lindsey Gordon, Nicholas Gordon, Kennedi Roberts, Dakota Allen, Austin Allen, Regan Allen and Jackson Allen; great-grandson, Aubrey Burke; his mother, Sally S. Grizzard and four brothers, P.Y. Wong, Wayne Wong, Dale Grizzard and Carl Grizzard. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, Virginia where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 2. Entombment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Grace Community Fellowship Church, 8014 Little Lowground Rd, Emporia, Virginia 23847. Online condolences may be made at www.owenfh.com .