Allen Rodgers Franklin, age 69 born in Harlem, New York passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Beloved husband of fifteen years to Catrina Dawn Franklin; loving father of Akil, Raymond (Jennifer) and Malcolm Franklin and step-father of Charles (Averiel) Jackson III and Anthony Anderson; proud grandfather of Nevaeh, Jordyn, Jasmine, Alyssa, Christopher and step-grandfather of Emori Lynn; dear brother of William Lee (Loretta) and Marvin (Theresa) Franklin; son in law of Thelma Anderson; brother in law of Janet Anderson, Sunni Anderson and Darnicah Owens; Allen's memory will be cherished by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Allen graduated from Boys High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1966, Bronx Community College in 1970 and Stoney Brook - University of New York in 1973. He taught and retired from Kenwood Academy High School.