Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his oldest son, Mark E. Franklin. He is survived by his sons John B. Franklin Jr and Bruce K. Franklin, grandsons Randall L. Franklin and John K. Franklin. He also had six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Franklin was born in Furlong, PA, August 30th, 1924. Although he qualified for a farmworker deferment he joined the Marine Corps in March, 1942 at age 17. He served with the 5th Defense Battalion and saw combat on Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Guam. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
He was a founding partner of Cinco Pipe and Supply beginning in 1974 and remained with them until his retirement.
The family will receive visitors at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home, located at 12555 S. Kirkwood, Stafford, TX 77477, Saturday, April 17th from 5-7pm. Graveside services will be held at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 I-37 Access Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78410, on Tuesday, April 20th at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Tribute and or condolences can be left at www.earthmansouthwest.com
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