Benjamin Alexander Franklin

Benjamin A. Franklin was born November 1, 1948, to Homer and Minnie Franklin. He was the sixth of eleven children. Ben laid down his earthly obligations to rest until he stands before his heavenly Father. He is heaven’s gain and his family and friends’ deepest loss. Ben was taught the Word of God by his parents and was baptized into the body of Christ. At that time, he took it to heart to live a dedicated Christian life.

Ben received his education from San Diego Unified School District, where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. Ben continued his education and earned his Associates of Art Degree from San Diego City College in the field of Auto Mechanics. Ben was later drafted into the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. He served his country at the U. S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and received an Honorable Discharge.

Ben worked many jobs prior to working in his trade as an auto mechanic for the City of San Diego’s Police Department. He retired after serving 28 years.

After Ben’s retirement, he spent even more time doing the Lord’s work. Ben loved teaching God’s word, preaching, singing, visiting the sick, and participating in San Diego County’s Jail Ministry Program.

Throughout his illness, Ben continued to serve the Lord without any concern for himself. Ben was preceded in death by both his parents, Homer, and Minnie Franklin, two older brothers, Timothy Franklin, and Alonzo McNally Jr. and a sister Dorothy Bailey.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Evette Susanne Franklin, siblings:Mary Caldwell, Homer R. Franklin Jr. (Brendell), Velma Bibb (Ron), Diane Franklin, Shirley Franklin, Eric Franklin, Travis Franklin and Uncle John Roberts, Children ~Anthony Caldwell (Grace), Antoin Watkins (Lisa) and Teayon Richardson. Grandchildren ~ Syrenna Caldwell-Larkin (Terrance Sr.), Xavier Bankston, Autum Bankston, Mia Salva, Antoin Watkins Jr. and Makailah Miller, Frank M. Sanchez, Jacquelyn M. Sanchez. Great Grandchildren~ Toa, Jazmin, Terrance Jr., A 'Bryanna, Thaddaeus, Anthony and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Ben's Legacy will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A visitation for Benjamin will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. A military honors will occur Friday, April 26, 2024 from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122. A celebration of life will occur Friday, April 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910.