Lewis Carson Franklin, 77, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Springs Nursing Center.

He was born May 7, 1941 in Bath County, Virginia, the son of the late Roy Hughes Franklin and Mary Claudine Reynolds Franklin.

Mr. Franklin was employed as a General Contractor and carpenter.

He is survived by two children, Lewis Carson Southern of Winchester, Virginia and Cathy Marie Ard of Thompson, Georgia; four grandchildren, Carson Southern, Camden Southern, Christopher Ard, Taylor Ard; a sister, Barbara Leweller of Southern Pines, NC; special niece and caregiver, Tammy Byer and special great niece and caregiver, Olivia Byer, both from Covington, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Carl Franklin and Roy Franklin, Jr.; a sister, Phyllis June Ferrell; a nephew, "Tinker" Ferrell.

A funeral service will be conducted at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.

Arrangements are being handled by McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mclaughlinandyoung.com.