Charlie Franklin Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Charlie Franklin of Murphysboro, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Ardell and Villa Emjane Franklin (Hickam); his wife Margaret; and his brother Grover Franklin. He is survived by: his siblings, Jack Franklin (Shirley), Larry Franklin, Clifton Franklin (Beverly) and Sharon Brunkhorst (Ralph); his cousin Bruce Hickam (Kim); and his nieces and nephews, Chris Franklin, Staci Rowe, Drew Franklin, Sarah Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Michael Franklin, John Mann, Katie Herman, Kelley Wininger, Shawn Skidmore, Daniel Brunkhorst, Aaron Brunkhorst and Jason Franklin.