Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.

How do you know Robert Wade Franklin?

Family Friend Work Other

We are sorry for your loss.

Help others honor Robert's memory.

Copy

Coping with Grief

We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.

Official Obituary of

Robert Wade Franklin

December 14, 1945 ~ November 17, 2022 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Robert Franklin Obituary

Robert Wade Franklin, 76, of Clarksburg, passed away at his home on Thursday November 17, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1945 in Roxboro, NC a son of the late Thomas Lee Franklin and Betty James Compton Franklin.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Hazel Avis Franklin, whom he married on July 4, 1984.

He is survived by two daughters, Yvette Schauler Franklin and her husband Harold of Germany, and Brandy Franklin of Clarksburg, one stepdaughter Inga Stangroom and husband Kevin of Roscoe PA; six grandchildren, Paige, Zoey, Alexis, Louis, Cole and Arianna; and one sister Carolyn Guthrie.

He was preceded in death by; one brother Tom Franklin and one sister Bessie Kopacko.

Robert attended Oscar Smith High School and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a union painter for over 30 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing golf and loved music.

Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory is handling the cremation and honored to serve the Franklin family. Online condolences can be made at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Wade Franklin, please visit our floral store.