Franklin graduated from Lake Gibson High School in 1982. He was an avid football player. If you knew him, you understood that the best team in the National Football League was the Miami Dolphins.

Franklin was a devoted family man. He did not sugar coat anything that he did or said. If he said it, he meant it. Franklin was never seen upset or angry. He was a real honest and friendly man who loved to smile and enjoyed life. Franklin fought a good fight until the end. He had obstacle in life that many could have never endured, but through it all, he never complained and always kept a positive outlook on life.

On Monday, January 15, 2024, Franklin Keith Mobley, Sr. was called home to eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his father: Benjamin Franklin Mobley, grandparents: Booker and May Eva Hobbs, Arthur, Sr. and Lille Bell Mobley; uncle: Willie James Mobley, Sr. and aunt: Sophronia Mobley Smith.

He is survived by his children: Franklin Keith Mobley, Jr., Lonnie Bennefield; mother: Dorothy Dolphus; wife: Jessie Mae Mobley; siblings: Gerald Mobley, Sr. (Demenica), Lillie Nicole Norton (Roy), Samonia Broussard (Norris); grandchildren: Jaxson Mobley; "like-a-mother" Earline Mobley, uncles: Arthur Mobley, Jr., Lorenzo Hobbs, Reginald Thompson (Felicia); aunt: Evelyn Hobbs; special cousin: Reaba ONeil and host of cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mr. Mobley of Lakeland transitioned Monday, January 15, 2024. A visitation will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow. Interment will follow the Celebration of Life at Serenity Gardens - 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33810. All services will be held at Coney Funeral Home - 647 W. Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33815.

Interment: Serenity Gardens