Marvin Leon Franklin Sr., age 75 passed away Monday September 5th, 2022.
On September 30th, 1946, he was 1 of 6 children born to the late Samuel and Carrie Franklin.
In 1944 he graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School (New Orleans, LA.), after which he entered the Marine Corp in December 1966.
After serving two tours in Vietnam, Lance Corporal Marvin Franklin left the Marine Corp highly decorated. He was awarded a bronze star, given for heroic achievements in aerial flight.
In 1973 he began a career at Anheuser Busch which would span 32 years. First employed as a mechanic, he was later promoted to shop steward. Marvin was also the president of the Teamsters union local 947 from 1982 to 2005.
Marvin was blessed to find his soulmate Denise and the two were married in 2006. Her faithful care and devotion carried him until his final breath.
A shared love of travel kept he and his wife all over the world. The two made friends with the unlikeliest of strangers and always came home with a few stories to tell.
Marvin could best be described as tough but fair. He was as comfortable in a boardroom as he was on the golf course or softball field.
His sense of humor was unmatched, he was a big jokester and his laughter was guaranteed to lighten the mood.
Everyone who knew Marvin felt his big heart and giving nature. Only God knows how, but he was always in the right place, in the right moment, for the right people, at the right time. He lived a full life and his countless, long - lasting friendships are proof of just how much he was also loved.
His children all agree that his guidance, love, support, and faith in God have allowed them to be who they are today.
He is survived by his loving wife, Denise Franklin
Children: Marvin Franklin Jr., Mark Whitsett Sr. (Bernita), Marvia Franklin (Rhonda), Randrea Mitchell
Grandchildren: Christopher Franklin, Mark Whitsett Jr. (Miya), Micah Franklin, Micalah Whitsett,
McKensey Murchison, Madyson Murchison
Great-Grandchildren: Makai Franklin, Marlo Franklin, McKenzie Franklin
Step-Children: Denise Neal, Wanda Fort, Paris Fort, Darryl Fort
Step-Grandchildren: Wilkeria Foster, Tracey Samuels, Travone Samuels, Dayshia Fort, Makeya Hadley, Jerry Stephens, Paris Olufowoshe
Siblings: Milton Franklin, Malcolm Franklin and Marzieh Hashemi
