Floyd "Shorty" Franklin

Floyd Franklin was born in Mexia, Texas on October 29, 1925 to Jesse and Bessie Franklin. He was 1 of eleven siblings and he was an Identical twin with his brother Buddy. They grew up in the central Texas oil fields and attended Mildred High School. He and Buddy were drafted in the middle of their senior year. He served in the Navy and was honorably discharged. He married the love of his life, Ann Anderson, in June of 1956.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, 9 of his siblings, his daughter Linda and his daughter-in-law Alicia Widner. He is survived by his brother Buddy, daughters, Ida Franklin, Billie Franklin and daughter-in-law Debbie Eagle, his Son-in-law Bob Fontenot, granddaughter Jaime Fisher and husband Bubba, grandsons Kelly Fontenot and Joseph Fontenot and great-grandchildren, Clay, Peyton, Kaylea Linn and Jemma Ann.

Shorty passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June the 8th. He was sitting on his couch watching a Gunsmoke rerun and getting ready for church.

Shorty was a union pipefitter his entire life. He was good at his job, and worked long hours to provide for his family. He spent the majority of his career working in the plants along the Houston ship channel.

He enjoyed sports tremendously. Football season was a cause for celebration. He loved High school sports and attended many games in Pasadena and in Katy.

Shorty moved to Katy in 2009. He began frequenting the Katy Senior Center for activities and field trips. It completely changed his life. He was active, happy and had many, many friends. The annual trip with the AARP was the highlight of his year.

He had a Saturday morning breakfast club of men from the Senior Center. They would sit at Sam’s Deli or Whataburger for hours and drink free coffee while telling stories and laughing. He was blessed by their friendship every week.

He was one of the happiest men on the planet. He went to be with Ann leaving a legacy of children who were raised right and friends who were richer for knowing him.

He will be missed.

Funeral services will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Frwy in Webster Thursday June 12th at 12:30.

A memorial service will be held in Katy on Monday June 16th at Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 S. Mason Rd. at 2pm.

The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers, to be used for providing equipment for the Senior Center to enhance the activities there. Please donate at www.thecreekside.org and reference Shorty in the memo field. Or donations may be mailed to Creekside Community 1450 W. Grand Parkway South

Ste G277 Katy, TX 77494