[Nfbwv-talk] DEATH IN THE FAMILY

[Kerri Kosten]

Hi Ed and Karen:

Words can not say how sorry I am to hear this. It is terrible to lose
a loved one no matter how it is but to be one of your own children,
and of all hings to have the cause being murder is terrible.
Again, I am very sorry. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers
and if there is anything at all I can do, please let me know!

Thanks,
Kerri


On 7/29/10, Ed McDonald <ed at eioproductions.com> wrote:
> I am writing to notify all of you in our Federation family that Karen's son
> (my step-son) Franklin Chandler, was murdered last week in Colorado Springs,
> CO, where he had recently relocated to live with his brother and look for
> employment.
>
> We have not yet been able to learn much additional detail concerning the
> incident except that his death resulted from multiple stab wounds and that a
> suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.  A police
> detective tells us that investigators believe they have a strong case but
> that trial is not expected until spring, 2010.
>
> Communicating from a distance over the past several days with the police
> department, coroner's office, funeral director, cemetery manager, etc., has
> consumed nearly all of our time and energy, and so it has been virtually
> impossible for us to make personal contact with all of the people who might
> want to know.  Thus, I have chosen this less than ideal means of reaching
> some of you who may not already have received the news.
>
> Needless to say, Karen was devastated by the loss, but she has shown amazing
> strength and composure throughout the ordeal.
>
> For those who might want to read it, below is the obituary that has just
> appeared in local news media.
>
> We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and concern that has
> already come from family and friends.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Ed
>
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> Franklin Edward "Frankie" Chandler, 26, of Keyser, WV, formerly of Fairmont,
> WV, died Friday, July 23, 2010 in Colorado Springs, CO.  He was born January
> 12, 1984 in Fairmont, WV, the son of Donald Wayne Stephens and his wife
> Cheryl of Jamaica Queens, NY and Karen Jean (Sharp) McDonald and her husband
> Ed of Keyser, WV.
>
> He was a member of the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York.
>
> He is survived and cherished by two brothers, Army Staff Sergeant Carl E.
> "KJ" Chandler, II (and family) on active duty in Afghanistan; and USAF
> Senior Airman Jackson W. Chandler, currently stationed in  Colorado Springs,
> CO; one sister, Donna K. Jarboe (and family) of Fairmont, WV; three
> step-brothers, Gregory Creer of Jamaica Queens, NY; Craig Creer of Las Vegas
> NV; and Marcus Creer of North Brunswick, NJ; his grandmother, Madaline
> Honeycutt of Landover Hills, MD; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,
> nephews and cousins.
>
> Franklin's infectious smile, robust laugh, and generous spirit endeared him
> to all who knew and loved him.  He was taken from us much too soon and will
> be forever missed.
>
> The family will receive friends at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 135 Maple
> Ave. Fairmont, Monday (August 2) from 12:00 - 1:00pm.  Funeral services will
> be held at the church Monday at 1:00pm, the Rev. John McKenney officiating.
> Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Fairmont.
>
> Arrangements have been entrusted to the JG Lampkin Funeral Home.
>
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