Charles “Pete” Lewis Franklin Sr. family man, life of the party, shameless flirt, and all-around jokester. On February 7, 2020 after complications from a short and valiant fight with cancer Pete died peacefully in the West Haven Veterans Hospital Hospice Unit.
Pete was born August 6th, 1955 in Hartford, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his mother Doris (Lee) Howard and stepfather Willie “Fats” Howard. He took great pride in his family, especially his beautiful daughters and handsome sons, as well as all his grandchildren.
Pete is survived in legacy by his wife, Darlene (Jennings) Franklin, his children Charles “Skeet” Franklin Jr., Nakia Green (Kenneth), Travone Franklin (Jennifer), Tinesha Franklin, Akilah Franklin and Lateefah Franklin, his siblings Julia Franklin, Arthur “Spuddy” Franklin, Burnette “Fuzzy” Howard and Stacey Howard, 20 grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Pete joined the service in 1972, as a Marine. He was stationed in Albany, Georgia, completed 4 years of service to his nation and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal. His loyalty and dedication to his country never ceased as later in life Pete was employed by Veterans Affairs and continued to volunteer his time to his fellow veterans.
Burial will be at the CT State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown CT with military honors being rendered.
The family wishes any financial donations in his honor be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System Fisher House.
Pete was born August 6th, 1955 in Hartford, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his mother Doris (Lee) Howard and stepfather Willie “Fats” Howard. He took great pride in his family, especially his beautiful daughters and handsome sons, as well as all his grandchildren.
Pete is survived in legacy by his wife, Darlene (Jennings) Franklin, his children Charles “Skeet” Franklin Jr., Nakia Green (Kenneth), Travone Franklin (Jennifer), Tinesha Franklin, Akilah Franklin and Lateefah Franklin, his siblings Julia Franklin, Arthur “Spuddy” Franklin, Burnette “Fuzzy” Howard and Stacey Howard, 20 grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Pete joined the service in 1972, as a Marine. He was stationed in Albany, Georgia, completed 4 years of service to his nation and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal. His loyalty and dedication to his country never ceased as later in life Pete was employed by Veterans Affairs and continued to volunteer his time to his fellow veterans.
Burial will be at the CT State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown CT with military honors being rendered.
The family wishes any financial donations in his honor be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System Fisher House.
Charles “Pete” Lewis Franklin Sr. family man, life of the party, shameless flirt, and all-around jokester. On February 7, 2020 after complications from a short and valiant fight with cancer Pete died peacefully in the West Haven Veterans Hospital Hospice Unit.
Pete was born August 6th, 1955 in Hartford, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his mother Doris (Lee) Howard and stepfather Willie “Fats” Howard. He took great pride in his family, especially his beautiful daughters and handsome sons, as well as all his grandchildren.
Pete is survived in legacy by his wife, Darlene (Jennings) Franklin, his children Charles “Skeet” Franklin Jr., Nakia Green (Kenneth), Travone Franklin (Jennifer), Tinesha Franklin, Akilah Franklin and Lateefah Franklin, his siblings Julia Franklin, Arthur “Spuddy” Franklin, Burnette “Fuzzy” Howard and Stacey Howard, 20 grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Pete joined the service in 1972, as a Marine. He was stationed in Albany, Georgia, completed 4 years of service to his nation and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal. His loyalty and dedication to his country never ceased as later in life Pete was employed by Veterans Affairs and continued to volunteer his time to his fellow veterans.
Burial will be at the CT State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown CT with military honors being rendered.
The family wishes any financial donations in his honor be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System Fisher House.
Pete was born August 6th, 1955 in Hartford, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his mother Doris (Lee) Howard and stepfather Willie “Fats” Howard. He took great pride in his family, especially his beautiful daughters and handsome sons, as well as all his grandchildren.
Pete is survived in legacy by his wife, Darlene (Jennings) Franklin, his children Charles “Skeet” Franklin Jr., Nakia Green (Kenneth), Travone Franklin (Jennifer), Tinesha Franklin, Akilah Franklin and Lateefah Franklin, his siblings Julia Franklin, Arthur “Spuddy” Franklin, Burnette “Fuzzy” Howard and Stacey Howard, 20 grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Pete joined the service in 1972, as a Marine. He was stationed in Albany, Georgia, completed 4 years of service to his nation and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal. His loyalty and dedication to his country never ceased as later in life Pete was employed by Veterans Affairs and continued to volunteer his time to his fellow veterans.
Burial will be at the CT State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown CT with military honors being rendered.
The family wishes any financial donations in his honor be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System Fisher House.
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