Obituary for Matthew FRANKLIN
Franklin, Matthew Therone, age 75, of Trotwood, OH, passed away peacefully at home from long term illness on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was surrounded by his family. Matthew was born in Hemingway, S.C. on September 21, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Rose Franklin, and his brother Ben (Jo Carol).
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlette; his daughters Krista Franklin, of Chicago IL, Nakeyia Worley Allen, of Trotwood, OH; beloved grandson, Lawrence Joseph Jr.; brothers Allen and Albert (Minnie); and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.
Matthew was raised in Warren, OH, where he attended high school. He is a graduate of Central State University, class of 1967, and a former employee of the Bell System, the Mead Corporation, Xerox Corporation, Pitney Bowes, and was a retiree of the State of Ohio Public Defenders Office. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and the Optimist Club. Matthew enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid bid whist and checkers player.
Matthew was admired and beloved by his family and friends and all with whom he came into contact. He will be remembered for his generosity, his willingness to help anyone in need, and that unfailing sense of humor.
Due to the coronavirus, Matthew will be memorialized in a private family service at his home in Trotwood, OH. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. You may express condolences to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlette; his daughters Krista Franklin, of Chicago IL, Nakeyia Worley Allen, of Trotwood, OH; beloved grandson, Lawrence Joseph Jr.; brothers Allen and Albert (Minnie); and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.
Matthew was raised in Warren, OH, where he attended high school. He is a graduate of Central State University, class of 1967, and a former employee of the Bell System, the Mead Corporation, Xerox Corporation, Pitney Bowes, and was a retiree of the State of Ohio Public Defenders Office. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and the Optimist Club. Matthew enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid bid whist and checkers player.
Matthew was admired and beloved by his family and friends and all with whom he came into contact. He will be remembered for his generosity, his willingness to help anyone in need, and that unfailing sense of humor.
Due to the coronavirus, Matthew will be memorialized in a private family service at his home in Trotwood, OH. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. You may express condolences to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com.