Charles Edwin Franklin, 96 of Cameron, WV went be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Arbors at Woodsfield.
He was born on November 10, 1925 and was the son of the late Charles R. and Erma (Staub) Franklin.
Charles was a WWII Veteran and then worked for Marshall County School board and then with Remeke appliance store before starting his own business as an appliance repairman, for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of Woodhill United Methodist Church.
Survived by four children, Diana (Roger) Van Matre of Arizona, Karen (John) Supan of Louisiana, Robin (Rex) O’Neil of Moundsville, and Lisa Jones of Cameron; eight grandchildren, Alan (Jeanette) Truex, Heather (Jamie) Schrack, Matthew (Holly) O’Neil, Rachael (Kendrick) O’Neil, Kaitie (Walt) O’Neil Eric Supan, MJ (Nichole) Supan, and Angel (Kota) Jones; thirteen great grandchildren, RJ (Theo) Randall, Cody Truex, Justin Schrack, Logan Schrack, Dylan O’Neil, Zane Dobbs, Mason Flowers, Siani Waitts, Lane Davidson, Hunter Doyle, Luella Doyle, and Nyla Santee; two great great-grandchildren, Buggati Randall, Lotus Randall, and one on the way; and also survived by his brother Raymond (Carolyn) Franklin.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Katherine Franklin, and two brothers H. Richard Franklin and Ralph Franklin.
Friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm, Monday, January 24, 2022, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041. Friends will then be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Cemetery.
So sorry we couldn’t be with you this evening at the visitation this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know he is in a better place.
Our deepest condolences to the family. You will be in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of Charles passing. The Franklin family we’re always there when you needed them. All the brothers and father worked with the Nick Baker family for many years. May he Rest In Peace
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Charles Edwin Franklin, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Veteran, Charles Edwin Franklin, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Charles passing. Please know that everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love, Jim and Jodi
Dad,
May this candle light our way until we meet again.
Love you Always, Karen
Dad,
May this candle light our way until we meet again.
Love you Always, Karen
So sorry for your loss, Helen Franklin Yocum family