With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Franklin Lee Martin, 80, Kingstree, SC, husband of Annie H. Martin, who passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Life Reflections

Franklin Lee Martin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 8, 1945. He was one of 12 children born to the late Joseph and Jane Cohen Martin. He expired on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 after a lengthy illness at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina.

Franklin received his public education in the public schools system of Philadelphia, PA.

Franklin met and married Annie Lee Hansberry and they became the parents of 13 children.

Franklin worked as a restaurant host, dental lab technician, construction worker building houses with his uncle, and served as a Longshoreman.

Franklin had a love for antiques which he learned that trade from his Uncle Art. He also was a musician, songwriter and singer in his early days. He was part of a band, playing the lead guitar where they traveled to various cities for events.

Franklin's best friend and band manager Walter Lynch, learned the truth about Jehovah and shared it with him. He later embraced the truth and was one of 1,500 that was baptized in July of 1969 at the last international assembly at that time as one of Jehovah's Witnesses at Yankee Stadium. On many occasions, he vacationed pioneered (auxiliary pioneer) along with his wife and family in teaching and training them in the ministry.

Franklin moved to SC in 1977 with his wife and children, where he continued to raise his family and serve Jehovah. He was a painter for the Housing Authority, a machine operator at Georgia Pacific and a frontline worker at Food Lion and retired.

In addition to his parents, Franklin was preceded in death by: his siblings, Joseph Martin, Jr., Norman Martin, Darrell Martin, Cheryl "Tilly" Martin and Eric Martin; his children, Kevin A. Martin, Terrance D. Martin and Baby Martin; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one son-in-law, Eric Jamerson, Sr., affectionately called "Son".

Franklin leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Annie Lee Hansberry Martin of the home; his children, Annette Martin and Charmaine Martin Green (Calvin) of Kingstree, SC, Franklin Derrick Martin of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sherri Martin Jamerson of Columbia, SC, Jermaine Aaron Martin (Shameka) of Barnwell, SC, Troy Jonah Martin (Nelfran) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Keith Joseph Martin, Michael Eric Martin (Sheika), Rodney Allen Martin (Cashara) and Casey Timothy Martin all of Kingstree, SC; nineteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Naomi Martin Thomas, Joyce M. Washington and Vicky Martin-Henson all of Philadelphia, PA, and Sonya Martin of Atlantic City, NJ; two brothers, Tyrone Martin of Philadelphia, PA and Dewayne Martin of Bound Brook, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 77 Oakwood Rd., Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.