Clarence Everett Franklin

Mr. Clarence Everett Franklin, 80, of Commerce, Ga. passed away July 16, 2012.

Mr. Franklin was born in Duluth, GA, a son to the late A.G. and Geneva May "Lucy" Chatham Franklin. Mr. Franklin was a Machinist for Kraft Foods and was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church. Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Franklin and sisters, Geneva Gazaway, Dorothy Brewer and Mary Ann Masters.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Irene Eubanks Franklin, Commerce, children, Glenn and Nell Franklin, Loganville, Edith and Gibson Wages, Dacula, Jane Franklin, Marietta, Charles Franklin, Commerce, sister, Faye Franklin, Lawrenceville, brother, Jack Franklin, Lawrenceville, Ronnie Franklin, Auburn, 12 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 12noon in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Payne and Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating.

The burial will follow at 2:00pm in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, with Alex Franklin, Curtis Franklin, Eddie Smith, Jeremy Self, Jamie Wilkerson and John Stringer honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be on Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 7-9pm at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

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