Obituary of Rev. Charles Franklin, Jr. Rev. Charles Matthews Franklin, Jr., age 47, of Parkville, transitioned on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Rev. Charles M. Franklin, Jr. was born January 16, 1972 in Stamford, Connecticut. On Sunday, February 17, 2019, friends may visit Ray of Hope Baptist Church, 3000 Parkdside Drive, Baltimore, MD 21214, from 2:00 - 7:00PM. On MondayFebruary 18, 2019, services for Rev. Franklin will be held at Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries, 6000 Radecke Avenue. Baltimore, MD 21206, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00AM with services to follow. The interment will take place at Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21234, immediately following services.