Sidney Franklin, Jr.

Sidney Martin "Marty" Franklin, Jr., 41, of 151 Basin Drive, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born April 6, 1969 in Spartanburg, he was the son of Sidney Martin Franklin, Sr. and Patricia Eledge Franklin of Boiling Springs. He was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was employed as a technician with Davis Services Heating & Air, where he was certified in Lennox and Trane equipment, Carrier Infinity Control, Duc Design and Air Flow, EPA certified and journeyman class heating and air conditioning technician. Marty was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church. He loved and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, playing pool and cooking. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and loved the 4th of July and celebrating it with his family and friends. He was rewarded with many loving relationships with children of all ages, and was thrilled to become an uncle to Meryl Grace. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Mandy Fallat and husband Mike, a niece, Meryl Grace and a nephew, Hunter all of Greenville; and his loving dog, Duke. He was predeceased by grandparents, Gene and Merrill "Mert" Franklin and Paul and Grace Eledge. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, November 12, 2010 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Central United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Luther H. Rickenbaker, III. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 233 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. The family is at the home of his parents, 702 Alberta Avenue, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sidney Martin "Marty" Franklin, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.