- Date Of Birth: November 18, 1947
- Date Of Death: February 12, 2021
- State: Colorado
Robert Lee Franklin Jr., affectionately known as “Bobby”, “Baub,” and “Mellow 1,” was born in Denver, Colorado on November 18, 1947, from the union of Robert Lee Franklin, Sr. and LaVonne Gloria Anderson. He was the younger of their two children and attended Cole Junior High and East High School in the Denver Public School system. Baub and Uncle Reesie were raised very closely with their cousins. Big Momma, Aunt Bitsy and Aunt Rett made sure that all the kids spent time together. In 2009, Baub found companionship with Dildred “DeDe” Carter, who was his partner and best friend until his final days.
Baub served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and earned his Associates Degree in psychology soon after.
Baub was very active in the East Denver Community. He mentored many of the young men and women in his neighborhood, earning him the endearing term, “Uncle Baub.” He also volunteered his time teaching G.E.D. classes.
Baub was called home on Friday, February 12, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Dildred “DeDe” Carter; his children: Barbara Jo (Jarrod), Marlon (Cinda), Alecia, Peggy “LaNiece” (Spencer), Robert III (Kris), Solitaire, Brandon (Dina), Brittney, Briana, Martagus, Jayrodd, Taylor, Ernestine, Tony, Anthony and Olian; brother, Maurice; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a host of cousins, surrogate children, and lifetime friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie Jane and son, Jaben.
