Hower Funeral Home

F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc., for Mr. Franklin Hower Charity, 79, who passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Summa Health in Barberton. Franklin was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of Burl Sr. and Collin A. Washington Charity. While attending East High School, he became an amateur Golden Gloves boxer. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955, and continued pursuing his career as a member of the boxing team. He also served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, watching movies, working on and repairing computers, and spending time with his grandchildren. Franklin is survived by his wife, Rachel Davis Charity, of Carrollton, Texas; a son, Franklin H. (Arlene) Charity Jr. of Garland, Texas; three daughters, Collin Charity of Youngstown, Ruby L. Charity Gibbons of Canton and Deborah A. Charity of Liberty; many stepchildren; adopted and foster children; a brother, Robert W. Charity of Youngstown; sisters-in-law Laura of Youngstown, Carole of Jacksonville, Fla., Patricia of Birmingham, Ala., and Carrie Charity of Baltimore; a brother-in-law, Nganga Njoroge; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of family and friends. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Collin Charity; seven brothers, Ronald, Nathaniel, Joseph (Marcella), Burl (Lieselotte), Elvin, Kenneth R., and Earl A. Charity; sisters Bunice Ellison and Ruby Njoroge; sister-in-law Gertrude Charity; and beloved granddaughter, Charity Monique Thomas Gibbs. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc.My PaPa“Papa Frank , I will miss you , you taught me everything, from how to ride a bike to how to play basketball. You will forever be with me , in my heart and in my memories. I love you . ” » Jada Bridges- Carrollton, TX on June 2, 2017Rest In Peace “Papa Frank , I will miss you , you taught me everything, from how to ride a bik... (Youngstown Vindicator)