Marvin Joseph Franklin of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Myrna Franklin; devoted father of Gary Franklin (Laura) and Sheryl Lamarr (John); loving grandfather of Morgan Franklin (Sam Weinberger) and Sydney Franklin. Funeral services will be held privately at King David Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the J ewish War Veterans of the USA the National Kidney Foundation .