Clarence Lewis Franklin Jr - a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend - passed away at the age of 80 at home in Humble, Texas on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Clarence was born to Mary Ann and Clarence Lewis Franklin, Sr. in Lufkin, Texas, on April 01, 1943, and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1961. A few years later he met the love of his life, Patricia, while attending Prairie View A&M University and married on August 22, 1964, and moved to Houston, Texas that same year.
Clarence had various careers as a plumber, engineer, and an insurance agent. In 1965, Clarence and Patricia had their first child, Angela and 3 years later, they welcomed their second child, Brian. He worked hard to make sure they were taken care of and felt loved every day. In addition to working hard and raising children he loved serving the Lord. Church was an important part of his life. In 1983 Clarence continued college and graduated from Texas Southern University. He enjoyed bowling, watching football, playing golf, sitting in the yard relaxing to the smell of freshly cut grass, and spending time with his family whom he loved so very much. Clarence lived vicariously through his grandchildren and loved teaching them how to dye eggs for Easter. They brought him so much joy and happiness.
His presence will be missed …. His spirit always felt.
Clarence is preceded in death by his father and mother, Mary Ann and Clarence Lewis Franklin, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Franklin; their children Angela M Hill and Brian K Franklin Sr; five grandchildren, Anterrika Hildreth, Kristofer Ward, Reginald Hill, Brian K Franklin Jr, and Tayla Franklin; four great-grandchildren Reginald Hill Jr, Cayson Hills, Ryan Hill, and Avery Hildreth.
A memorial service for Clarence will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339, followed by a reception following the service at 12:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kingwoodfuneralhome.com for the Franklin, Jr. family.
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