He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Brenda Franklin; son, Jake Franklin (Meagan); three step-sons, Anthony Schell (Suzy), Jeffery Schell (Maria), and Ricky Donahoo (April); six grandchildren, Wreyn, Sarah, Savannah, Kevin, Caden, and Conner; two great-grandchildren, Shylah and Will; sister, Tracy Bergman (John).
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Patty Franklin; two brothers, Mark Franklin and Rex Franklin.
A visitation for Mr. Franklin will be held at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1:00pm with a service following in the chapel starting at 2:00pm. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Pell City, Al.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefh.com for the Franklin family.