- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life, Charles (Slim) Edward Franklin Sr., May 10, 1950 - July 11, 2016, Saturday, July 16, 2016, 1:00 P.M., East Lake United Methodist, 2500 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30317, Reverend Anthony Slaughter, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-07-16
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Charles Edward Franklin, Sr. Birth date: May 10, 1950. Death date: July 11, 2016. Funeral date: July 16, 2016. Church: East Lake United Methodist (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_franklincharlesedwardsr20160716
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_franklincharlesedwardsr20160716
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Celebration ofLife
Charles (Slim) Edward Franklin Sr.
May 10, 1950- July 11, 2016
Saturday, July 16, 2016 1:00 P.M
East Lake United Methodist 2500 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Reverend Anthony Slaughter, Officiating
Life Journey ofCharles (Slim) Edward Franklin Sr.
Obituary
Charles (Slim) Edward Franklin, Sr. was born on May 10, 1950 to Leonia Franklin in Warrenton, Georgia. Charles was one ofjive children.
He accepted Christ at a very young age and joined St. John A.ME Church. He received his formal education through the Atlanta Public School System. After graduating, he went to workfor Southern Bell, which is currently known as Bel/South. He retired after 20+ years as a linesman.
On July 11, 2016, his earthly journey ended and his heavenly voyage began. His son, Charles (Skeeter) Edward Franklin, Jr., preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his love and memories his daughter, Tia Franklin-Smith, Lithonia GA; 7 Grandchildren, Stephanne, Jamal, Sheilisa, Jasmine, Jerrod, Dominique & Christopher; 2 Great Grandchildren, Dylan and Khairi; 2 sisters, Susie F. Holland & Myrtis L. Woods; 2 brother, Leonard Franklin & 1 preceded, Jerry Franklin; Nieces, Yolanda (Ronald) Thompson, Qulinda (Candy) Williams, Namiko Franklin; Nephews; 1 preceded in death, Zearious Woods, Terrance Franklin, Terrance Brown. Special Friends; Benita Fowler & Brenda Jackson. And a host offamily member andfriends.
I've Only moved Away
When my life on earth is over And my body is cold and still Do not grieve because I left you, Just remember it is God 's Will.
All my suffering will be over Every trial and every test
When God has called and I have answered Don 't weep for I'll be at rest.
Only ask yourselfthis question, "Am I ready to meet Him there?" Where there 'll be no separation
In Heaven, so bright andfair.
When you pass to view my body, Remember it's just a house ofclay Jesus has builtfor me a new mansion
And I 've only moved away.
Remember me as you pass by,
For as you are now, once was L
So I am, so shall you be, So prepare yourselves to follow me.
Moving Out Notice Change ofAddress
Dear Family and Friends,
I want to let you know that I have moved, I received a call from God, the ChiefArchitect, who informed me that my new home was ready and I am to move in immediately.
You all know that I have been sending my timber packing up getting ready to go, but there was some majorfinishing touches on some ofthe timber only the ChiefCarpenter Jesus Christ could
fix. Some were a little too broad, thick or not long enough.
Well, my new home is finished and it is a beautiful sight to behold. It is located in an exclusive estate area. It is behind a beautiful Pearlie Gate just offa serene celestial shore. Ofcourse the
streets are paved with gold and every day is Sunday.
I have lived many places before my new home was prepared and none ofthe others can compare. There is peace, joy, and happiness there, with no more pain to fear, neither strife nor discontent.
There is only sweet serenity everywhere.
I can go on and on about my new home, but I have to get fitted for my new wings. Let me give you wings. Let me give you my new address.
Charles Edward Franklin Sr. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Promised Land, Heaven
I don 't have a telephone new but call God. Ifyou don't have His number He is listed in the Good
Book on every page.
Hope to see you there. Remember Jesus loves you and so do I
Love, Charles Edward Franklin Sr.
A Home Going Celebration for Charles Edward Franklin Sr.
Order ofService
Prelude Processional Prayer ........................................................................... ...... . Hymn ofComfort............................................................... . Scripture Reading:
OLD TESTAMENT.. .......................... ....... ..................... . NEW TESTAMENT ....................................... ........ ........ . Solo........................ ............................................................ . Remarks .............................................................................. . Obituary (Read Silently) ........................................ ... .......... . Solo.................................................................................... . Eulogy ................................................................................. .
Acknowledgements.............................................................. . Benediction Recessional
Rev. Darrell Robinson Blessed Assurance
Pastor Cynthia Smith Kizzy Terrell
3minutes Please
Kizzy Terrell Reverend Anthony Slaughter St. John AME Methodist Donald Trimble Mortuary
Interment
Kennedy Memorial Gardens 2500 River Road
Ellenwood, Georgia 30033
Repass at the home of his niece Yolanda (Vet) Thompson
Flower Ladies Namiko Franklin Rokesia Thompson Trinity Williams Serenity Williams Dorothy Dukes Maryann Kirkpatrick
Pallbearers Terrance Franklin Ronald Thompson
Milton Taylor Mark Howard
Jim Lane Kenneth Reid
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family ofCharles Edward Franklin, Sr. expresses our sincere thanks to everyone for the acts of kindness, your prayers, cards, and visits. We will be forever grateful. Special thanks to family, friends,
healthcare providers, St. John AME Methodist. May God Bless and Keep You! The Franklin Famity
Programs by Candy Franklin Williams