Franklin-Cover-Obituary

Franklin Cover

Obituary

COVER-Franklin. 77, died peacefully at the Actors Fund Home on February 3rd 2006. An actor whose career spanned six decades, he created countless roles in regional theatre, Broadway, television and film and is best known for playing Tom Willis on The Jeffersons. His talent, infectious humor and...

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My deepest sympathy to his family. enjoyed watching him on tv. My Almighty God continue to give you peace. Jer. 29:11

I was a fan of franklin cover. Every time I watched the Jefferson, he was a classy actor

Coach Rumley

You. Were funny on the Jefferson & now the Willis & the Jeffersons are all together again in heaven. RIP

You. Were funny on the Jefferson & now the Willis & the Jeffersons are all together again in heaven. RIP

You. Were funny on the Jefferson & now the Willis & the Jeffersons are all together again in heaven. RIP

Mr Franklin Cover Will Always Be Remembered By The Characters That He Played On Stage And Screen But Most Of all He Will Be Remember Most For His Kindness To Others As Well As For His Infectious Smile That Could Warm The Most Coldest Heart. Franklin Cover Will Always Be Warmly Remembered By All Of His Friends And Fans Who Admired Him In Life. Rest In Peace My Friend.

Thank you for great entertainment
MR. Franklin Cover was and is a great actor. We love you on The Jeffersons
Thank you and you are greatly missed. You continue to live on through reruns of all your wonderful work.
Thank you.

Doris Thomson January 26

I was stunned to read of Frank's death in November.I was trying to find his address and the whereabouts of his wife Mary when I googled Frank's name. Our friendship began at Denison University from which we graduated as Theatre majors in the class of 1951. Frank and I also spent many seasons with the Denison Summer Theatre.I have many scrapbooks and written accounts of his reviews. I will send what I have to Mary when I find her.I can be reached at 15...