Marty Mart was my first best friend. I am so sorry for the Franklin's loss.  RIH my buddy. Goop

To a wonderful man I got the pleasure to know. It was a shock to me when I heard of your passing I wish we could have kicked it one more time. But the times we did kick it I will cherish them forever with your son and my best friend rip. Mr. Franklin

My very deepest condolences to the family of a good X neighbor and friend who exemplified what a Christian life is all about ( showing love ) I can't think of anything that my late husband or I asked him or his wife to do that they refused.
Marvin will be missed but we can all look forward to that great heavenly reunion.
R. I. P. Marvin
Onie V. Coleman

Uncle Marty you are missed I just love your demeanor your laugh and that contagious smile. Until we meet again rest in peace I love you

"Uncle Marty is one of the greatest men I know! He walked with so much love and inspiration he would always give me constructive advise on life while sharing his successes as well as his struggles. Uncle Marty your presence will truly be missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace Uncle Marty,  I love you but God Loved You Best!! 
 I love you Marvin, Lisa, Wayne, Jay and Aunt Thelma!! 
Marcia Booker and Family (WV)

Uncle Marty was the uncle who never grew old.He talked to, listened to, and hung with the young and the old. A few words from him would have you laughing or thinking or both. His laugh made you laugh. His laugh told his life story-He was a happy man with a happy life. His life was mainly happy because of his love of his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. But don't get it twisted-he loved all of his family and friends. His words, his laugh, will stay in our hearts forever.
Thanks for the memories Uncle Marty
Pamela Sumlin-Glenn (Chicago)

My sincere Sympathy to you, Thelma and your family on the passing of your husband. With God by your side, may the healing hand of time help to ease your sorrow.Hold close your precious memories they'll give a sweetness to remembrance. Always remember I'm just a phone call a way, its never too late or too early. I wish I could be there with you.

Love Janice (Tiny)

My condolences to my very dear friend Thelma.  I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Marty.  You and your family are in my thought and prayers.  I love you Thelma and will see you real soon.   Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

With sincere heartfelt sympathy to my dear friend Thelma and her family.We are sadden of the loss of Marty and truly will miss him.         Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God keep you in His care comfort and strengthen you during this difficult tme.We love you and are here for you.                                                                                                              The Yarbrough family  Emma,Mozelle, Brother,Andra

Love you Uncle Marty. Rest easy. I know there is one heck of a reunion going on in heaven.
Dee Dee

There are not enough to words to say how much we will miss Uncle Marty, especially that laugh. I want my Aunt Thelma, Lisa, Jay , Waynie, and Marvin, to know that you are in my prayers, and that you  can always find comfort in all the wonderful memories we had with Uncle Marty. Love you all

I'm still in shock over this news and my heart is still hurting. There was never a single time I saw Uncle Marty when he wasn't smiling. He loved life and we, his family, loved him. He will be missed, but we know he's in a better place now, having the greatest family reunion we can imagine. So I'm not writing this to say goodbye, but just to say I'll miss you, until we meet again.

OBITUARY

Marvin Eddie Franklin Sr.

May 22, 1940 – December 24, 2015

Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary

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