Terry Allen Franklin, 65, of Charlestown, Indiana passed away at his home on Friday, November 3, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on November 11, 1957 in Madison, Indiana, son of Charles and Imogene Franklin. Terry retired from Chevron Corporation after 20 years of dedicated service, including his trusted management of gasoline terminal operations in Florida and Kentucky. He then operated his own small engine repair business for 15 years, taking great pleasure in helping people out, restoring their equipment, and going about his work with pride and the meticulous attention to quality and detail for which he was always known and with which he approached every endeavor. Terry also enjoyed maintaining his beautiful landscaping, going on golf cart rides with his wife Karen and their dogs, and playing his weekly round of golf.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Charles G. Franklin. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karen Franklin; mother, Imogene Franklin; sisters, Tammy Boston (Darrell), Misty Franklin; brother, Chuck Franklin (Missy); sister-in-law, Lisa Moore Stackhouse (Gary); brother-in-law, Jeremy (Kyrah); along with nieces, Jessica, Alye, Karlye; nephews, Jamie and Ryan.
Terry’s wishes were to be cremated and was entrusted with Legacy Funeral Center, https://www.legacykentuckiana.com
There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, November 25th at 2:30pm with visitation before from 2-2:30pm at the FOP Lodge, 4711 Middle Road in Jeffersonville.