Samuel Franklin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Samuel Franklin (Woodbury, New Jersey), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 22, 2025 at the age of 55. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel Franklin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ermatean Olivia Ann Franklin and Samuel McKnight Sr. Sam. He is survived by: his wife Kelly Franklin (Lovelace); his daughter Brianna Jade Towolawi (Adedayo); his sister Victoria Franklin; his sisters-in-law, Rhonda Williams (Thomas), Regina King (Robert), Erika Lovelace-Young (Jack) and Christina Fort (Antonio "Tony"); his mother-in-law Doris Lovelace (late Charles Lovelace); his godchildren, Jaylen Ivey, Amirah DuBose, Jada DuBose and Aleah DuBose; his close friends, Brian and Lesa Ivey; his nephews, Robert (Bobby King), Ezekiel Williams and Antonio Fort Jr.; his niece Jazmine King; and also Ahsan Harrell. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, neighbors, Local 420 Union brothers.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Budd Funeral Home (522 Salem Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096).
