Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Franklin , Charles D.  November 2, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Franklin, Charles D.     
1927 - 2005 
 
Charles D. Franklin 
June 7, 1927 - November 2, 2005 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5th, at 10:00 a.m., in the 
sanctuary at Truth Tabernacle, on 214 Hoskings Road. Rev. Jerry Franklin and 
Pastor John Mullings will be the officiates. Interment will be at Greenlawn 
Southwest Memorial Park. Charles was born a twin on June 7, 1927, in Visalia, 
California. He spent his early years growing up in the Lindsay and Exeter 
areas. He joined the United States Army in 1944 during WWII at the age of 17. 
Charles fought the battle of Leyte Gulf on the Philippine Islands upon the 
return of General Douglas MacArthur. During this battle he received various 
medals for his actions, including a Bronze Star. He then was sent to Japan 
after the atomic bombs were dropped to assist with the cleanup. Returning from 
the war he married Vernie Eachers and has been able to enjoy the past 59 years 
of that relationship. Charles was led to the Lord in 1954 when he attended 
Pastor Paul Wilsons Pentecostal Church in Delano, California and a longtime 
member of Truth Tabernacle. Over the years he would perform various capacities 
of his Christian service from preaching to song leader and soul winning. In 
his last days he spoke of his love for church and God. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, Elsworth and Betty; two sisters, Betty and Loretta and 
one daughter, Sharon. He is survived by four daughters, Carol Burleson, Laura 
Carey and Karen Abel of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Donna Pittman of Bakersfield; 
three sons, Charles Jr. of Visalia, Troy Franklin of Fresno and Jerry Franklin 
of Bakersfield; two sisters, Marie Martin of Hanford and Lois Child of Senora; 
three brothers, his twin, Douglas of Lindsay, Rev. Dale Franklin of Strathmore 
and Bob of Senora; also 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; many 
friends, coworkers and family members. A special thanks to the staff at 
Beverly Manor in Fresno for their excellent care of our Dad during his 
illness. Visitation will be Friday, November 4th, from 5-9 p.m., at Greenlawn 
Southwest Mortuary. 

Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/4/2005.  


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