Charles Edwin Franklin, 96 of Cameron, WV went be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Arbors at Woodsfield.

He was born on November 10, 1925 and was the son of the late Charles R. and Erma (Staub) Franklin.

Charles was a WWII Veteran and then worked for Marshall County School board and then with Remeke appliance store before starting his own business as an appliance repairman, for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of Woodhill United Methodist Church.

Survived by four children, Diana (Roger) Van Matre of Arizona, Karen (John) Supan of Louisiana, Robin (Rex) O’Neil of Moundsville, and Lisa Jones of Cameron; eight grandchildren, Alan (Jeanette) Truex, Heather (Jamie) Schrack, Matthew (Holly) O’Neil, Rachael (Kendrick) O’Neil, Kaitie (Walt) O’Neil Eric Supan, MJ (Nichole) Supan, and Angel (Kota) Jones; thirteen great grandchildren, RJ (Theo) Randall, Cody Truex, Justin Schrack, Logan Schrack, Dylan O’Neil, Zane Dobbs, Mason Flowers, Siani Waitts, Lane Davidson, Hunter Doyle, Luella Doyle, and Nyla Santee; two great great-grandchildren, Buggati Randall, Lotus Randall, and one on the way; and also survived by his brother Raymond (Carolyn) Franklin.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Katherine Franklin, and two brothers H. Richard Franklin and Ralph Franklin.

Friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm, Monday, January 24, 2022, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041. Friends will then be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Cemetery.