Born in Johnston County, NC, he was a resident of Poquoson, VA for the past fifty years. Franklin worked with OSD in the Fluid Systems Section at NASA as a High Pressure Technician where he would retire in March of 1995 after thirty-six years of service. Franklin also served in the U.S. Air Force for just under three years.
Franklin is preceded in rest by his son, Daniel R. Creech; father, Norwood W. Creech; mother, Rachel W. Creech; brothers, William R. Creech, Norwood V. Creech, Henry T. Creech, Marshall H. Creech; and sister, Marjorie F. Kowalske. Franklin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen M. Creech; granddaughter, Airika D. Creech; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie Sue Powell (Emmett) of Washington, North Carolina.
The Memorial service will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Va 23666.