Henry Arthur Franklin

Henry “Frank” Franklin, 68 of Mechanicsville, passed away on November 29, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and a good friend to many. God called Frank home after battling several illnesses and suffering the recent loss of his wife, the Nancy Lee Covington Franklin. Henry was born on March 15, 1947 in Hanover County, Virginia to the late Simon Lee and Ruth Edith Franklin. He attended Gandy Elementary School in Hanover County. He was employed at Great Coastal for several years as a mechanic. Frank in partnership with Nancy, started H&N Trucking Company, which thrived for over 20 years. He would later return to work for Primms Mechanics Garage as a Diesel Master Mechanic until his retirement. Henry was devoted to God and was a member of First Shiloh Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Henry was blessed with a large and loving family. He and Nancy enjoyed 48 years together having been married on April 15, 1967 in Richmond, Virginia. He and Nancy raised three daughters, Pete, Butch, and Skamp-his “Little Rascals”as they were fondly called by him. He instilled in his girls, structure, love, and respect for all people. Henry was kind and full of heart. He encouraged those around him to fulfill their dreams and most of all to protect and take care of their family. He set this example not just in talk but in his daily walk. He very much enjoyed fishing, long distance traveling with friends, working on diesel trucks and watching westerns. Henry was preceded in death by his wife Nancy L. Franklin; father, Simon Franklin; mother, Ruth Franklin; brother, Harvey Franklin, Sr.; sister Eunice Morgan. Henry is survived by three daughters,Clarissa F. Savage(Zachary),Sonia F. Franklin and Melissa S. Franklin; two grandchildren, Marlanda C. Washington and Zion H. L. Franklin; two great grandchildren,Landrilya R. M. Wilkins and Izetta T.Massenburg;two brother, Harold Franklin,Sr.(Odell)and Simon Franklin(Shirley);five sisters, Edith Williams, Eleanor Wright (Curtis),Viola Capers( Larry),Gracey Price, and Elsie Franklin; three sisters-in-law, Mary Covington, Joanne Towles and Hazel Covington; two brothers-in-law, Daniel Covington and Clarence Covington,Sr.;two devoted nieces, Deirdre Dailey and DeAundrey Cherry.

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Henry Arthur Franklin

March 15, 1947 - November 29, 2015