Charles Curtis Franklin Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Charles Curtis Franklin of Palm Desert, California. Charles, born on March 16, 1932, passed away on July 11, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Curtis Franklin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Riley Franklin and Lilian Jones; his son Brian A. Franklin (Debbie); and his sisters, Winnie Pond (Jim) of Phoenix, AZ and May Ruth O'Dell of Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by: his wife Sandra S. Smith; his sister-in-law Beverly Smith (Jim); his son Bevin Franklin (Gina) of Centralia, Missouri; his former wife Sandra Franklin of McFarland, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Taylor Lynn Franklin (Dayanara) of Madison, Hunter Alec Franklin, Spencer Charles "Charlie" Franklin of Brodhead, WI, Lindsay Clements (Bill) of Oregon, WI, Melissa Huston (Dave) of Stoughton, WI, Jordan Cooper of Centralia, MO and Madison Sturrock (James) of Centralia, MO.; and his great grandchildren, Ivalee Sturrock and James Callahan Sturrock.
