Benjamin Franklin Obituary (1938 - 2015)

Mr. Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Jr., 76, of Frederick, MD, passed away on July 9, 2015. Born September 10, 1938, in Frederick, MD he was proceeded in death by his parents, Janie and Benjamin Franklin Sr.; brother, Robert E. Franklin; sister, Kay Franklin; and son, Bryan K. Crampton. Ben served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1956. He was a cement finisher and worked construction until he retired. Ben loved to read, enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, and watching football. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. Left to mourn his passing are two brothers, Willie "Bill" and wife Margaret, of Orlando, FL, and Larry Franklin of Frederick, MD; two sisters, JoAnn Michelle Core and husband Matthew of Orlando, FL, and Deborah Lassiter of Atlanta, GA; three sons, Benjamin III and Micheal Franklin, both of Harrisburg, PA, and Kenneth Franklin and wife Glenda of Walkersville, MD; four daughters, Aretha (Franklin) Lee and Teresa Lee, both of Harrisburg, PA, Tresa Crampton of Hagerstown, MD, and Ashley Franklin of Frederick; Lonnie and Curtis Johnson and Patricia and Robin Crampton, all of Frederick, whom he also raised; 33 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.