MELVIN FRANKLIN

Melvin Franklin passed from this life on Friday February 24, 2017 in Glenpool, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years 1 month and 12 days. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Theodore Franklin and Mary Swanson.

Melvin was a member of the Abundant Life of Texoma. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam war. Melvin worked as a plumber, mechanic and truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, watching western movies, and singing while playing his guitar.

Mr. Franklin is survived by his sister, Shirley Delaware; brother, David Franklin; children, Sherry Cross, Darla Hibdon, Chad Franklin, Breesy Hopper, and Brandi Ricks; grandchildren, Amberly Phipps, Crystal Stapleton, Zachary Hibdon, Shane Cross, Kasey Hibdon, Ashley Hibdon, Adrianna Hibdon, Candi Beach, Sheldon, Riley, Korbin, Aiden and Zoella; great-grandchildren, Preston, Imagine, Brady, Colden and Stetson.

Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his son, Chad Franklin; parents, Ted and Mary Swanson; biological father, Theodore Franklin; and brother, David Franklin.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday February 28th at the Spirit Life Church, 5345 S. Peoria, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 with Bishop Randall Drake officiating. A second memorial service will be at 4:00 PM Saturday, March 4th at the Abundant Life Texoma, 1307 North Washington, Durant, Oklahoma with Chuck Barrineau officiating.