Dewight Emerson Franklin
January 17, 1946 - November 18, 2019
Dewight Emerson Franklin, 73, of Charlotte, formerly of Dimondale, died Monday, November 18, 2019 in Lansing. Dewight was born January 17, 1946 in Lansing. He worked 35 years for General Motors before retiring and settling into time on the golf course and up North on Dyer Lake fishing. He was a devoted member of the Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552, Charlotte Moose Lodge #2565, and American Legion Post 42 of Charlotte. Dewight married Sally Schlienze on July 30, 2005, and the two enjoyed countless road trips in their 14 years of happy marriage. Dewight is survived by his wife, Sally; sisters, Eilene Fritts and Pat (Bob) Green; brothers, Jerry (Connie) Franklin and Rex (Evelyn) Franklin; sister-in-law, Kathy Franklin; and his greatest companion, his yellow lab Luke. He is predeceased by his brother, Ron Franklin; and brother-in-law, Bud Fritts. A memorial service will take place at a later date. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Dewight on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Dewight Emerson Franklin, 73, of Charlotte, formerly of Dimondale, died Monday, November 18, 2019 in Lansing. Dewight was born January 17, 1946 in Lansing. He worked 35 years for General Motors before retiring and settling into time on the... View Obituary & Service Information
