Charles Edwin "Ed" Franklin

Mr. Charles Edwin “Ed” Franklin, age 77, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 6, 2026.

Born on May 22, 1948, in Clarkesville, Georgia, Ed was the son of the late Charles Frederick Franklin and Nettie Withrow Tench Franklin. Throughout his life, Ed was deeply involved with the Pennville Church of Christ and had a fulfilling career as a Project Manager with Fox and Brindle, as well as a contractor with the Georgia Finance State Investment Commission.

A proud veteran, Ed served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He had a passion for fishing, loved attending NASCAR races, and was an enthusiastic participant in drag racing. Above all, Ed treasured the moments spent with his beloved family.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley Franklin; daughters and sons-in-law, Lorie and Chad Brown, and Becky and Kevin Payton; sister, Patricia and brother-in-law Kenny Cox; and grandchildren Kaitlyn (Raelyn) Payton and Makaila (Levi) Noles, along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Heyman Hospice Team – Michelle, Jeanette, Lisa, and Kim – for their compassionate care.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Coffman Funeral Home, with Ministers Brad Hayes and Robbie Eversole officiating. Interment will follow in Subligna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Mike Sutton, Sammy Sutton, Jeremy Meredith, Levi Noles, Nathan Bowman, and Chad Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Payton, Ronnie Tucker, Randy Patty, Gary Blankenship, Rocky Ferguson, Jeff Hurley, and Elijah Hurley.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Coffman Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. to honor Ed's memory.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles Edwin “Ed” Franklin. For online condolences, please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our guestbook.