Dondi Marlow Franklin

Dondi Marlow Franklin, was born on August 9, 1976 to Diane Franklin-Williams and to the late Darren Honore’ Sr. in New Orleans, La. Dondi quietly transitioned from this life on Sunday January 5, 2020. He will forever be cherished by his mother and family. Dondi leaves to cherish in memory, His mother, Diane F.( Sherwood) Williams, his grandmother, Mrs. Maxine M. Morgan, his sisters, Tonterea Honore, Trenise (Adam)Honore-Chapman and Leona Honore all of Mamou, La., his brother Darren Honore, Jr. , aunts Sheila N. (Mims)Dixon , Sherlynn “Debbie” Williams, Tyralyn M. (William) Spriggins and Kim Honore. His uncles, Alvin “June” Franklin Jr., Perry (Rose) Franklin and Dale Honore. Dondi was the devoted Godfather of Sean M. Dixon and Tylah M. Spriggins. Dondi was preceded in death by his grand parents Fannie M. Franklin, Alvin Franklin Sr, Thelma Honore and Terry Honore. Dondi knew Christ at an early age, he was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Dondi attended various church homes throughout the City of New Orleans and frequently visited Prayer Tower Church of God In Christ. Dondi LOVED the LORD!!! He traveled with and was a member of the New Orleans Gospel Soul Children Choir and Create to Worship (CTW) Community Choir. He attended Sylvania F. Williams Elementary, St. Monica Catholic School and Dondi graduated from Warren Easton Senior High School in 1995. He also attended Delgado Community College. Dondi lived a full life!! He liked to eat out at various restaurants and festivals all over the world. Dondi liked to Second Line and was always on the scene on Sunday afternoon. He was a member and reigned as “King” for Keepin’ It Real Social and Pleasure Club and Lady and Men Rollers. He escorted his grandmother, Maxine M. Morgan every year at Your Friends Social and Pleasure Club Mardi Gras Ball. Dondi was employed with Harrah’s Casino, East Jefferson Hospital, InterContinental Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Kmart Department Store and was a helping hand with Byron Waiters Service. Dondi always wanted to please everyone and make everyone happy. . With his strong and distinctive voice, he always led us in prayer before our family events. Dondi always said that when his journey ends he hopes that the good Lord will say well done. His lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler of many things. Enter into the joy of the Lord. Matthew 25:21. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Katherine Drexel Church 2015 Louisiana Ave. on Saturday January 18, 2020 at 10:00am Visitation is 9:00am until 10:00 am. Father Victor Cohen, officiant, Msgr. John Cisewki, Pastor, V.F. Interment Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.