Harper – Franklin "Frankie" Delorice Harper, Jr., age 65, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on December 31, 2023.  He was born on September 15, 1958, to the late Franklin Harper, Sr. and Glenda Wyatt Freeland Harper in Jacksonville, Florida.  Frankie grew up in the Pickettville community of Jacksonville, Florida which is where he met Deborah in the early 1980's through a mutual friend. They married in November 1988.  He was a devoted and loyal employee of Callahan Recycling for many years.  Frankie also spent some years employed by Asplundh Tree Expert Company as a Crew Leader.  When Frankie wasn't working, he could be found at the mud bogs, watching the Florida Gators or relaxing, listening to some old southern rock such as Lynyrd Skynyrd.  He also enjoyed spending time with his best friend and bulldog, Blue.  "You're my boy blue." Frankie was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pam Henderson.

Frankie leaves behind his wife, Deborah Harper; children, Heather, Jimbo (Destiny), Melissa (James), Chrystal Batten, Shaunna (Mark) Davis; sister, Cindy (Rick) Craven; grandchildren, Skylar, Michael, Russell, Brianna, Shayna, Zach, Bailey, Ashlyn, Chase; great grandchildren, Braelyn, Bowen.

A Memorial Service for Frankie will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 am at Nassau Funeral Home with Dawson Blackshear officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Heart Association www.heart.org.  If you plan to attend the service, please wear blue & orange or camo in Frankie's honor. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.