Howard Franklin Martin IV, beloved son of Howard Martin III and Sacajawea Cherjuan Becknell-Martin, transitioned from this life on November 15, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1999 and grew up surrounded by the love of his family in High Point, NC.

Franklin is survived by his parents, Howard Franklin Martin III and Sacajawea Cherjuan Becknell-Martin, as well as his siblings: sister Deja Becknell of Greensboro, NC; sister Taylor Martin of Durham, NC; and brother Jalen Martin of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by his paternal family, including grandfather Howard Franklin Martin Jr., grandmother Gwendolyn Sturdivant (Julius), and great-grandmother Doretha Matier. On his mother’s side, he is survived by his grandfather Fisher Reaves (Adrienne), grandmother Sarah Becknell (Albert), and great-grandmother Ruth Cockeran Parks.

Franklin leaves behind a large extended family, including his aunts Sonya Baskin (Edward), Princess Cooke (Todd), Cynthia Kerer, and uncles Chris Martin, Fisher Reaves II, and Joyner Reaves, all of whom he cherished deeply.

Franklin was a light in the lives of those who knew him, with a contagious sense of humor that could always bring a smile to anyone’s face. He had a passion for sports and loved the camaraderie and competition they provided. His spirit, laughter, and warmth will be remembered by all who were lucky enough to know him.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday November 23 , 2024 at 11am at Maranatha Fellowship Church 1215 Eastchester Drive, High Point NC 27265. The Funeral Service will follow at 12pm. Interment will be held immediately following the Funeral Service at Forest Lawn Cemetery 3901 Forest Lawn Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455.

Visitation

Nov

23

Maranatha Fellowship Church

1215 Eastchester Drive
High Point, NC 27265

11:00 AM

Funeral Service

Nov

23

Maranatha Fellowship Church

1215 Eastchester Drive
High Point, NC 27265

12:00 PM