Bobby Franklin Thomas age 76 of Knoxville, passed away May 21, 2020 at his home. He was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his son, Bobby Thomas, Jr.; parents, Earl and Mabel Thomas; brother, Eddie Thomas; sister, Betty Jo Melton. Survived by his loving wife, Linda Thomas; daughters, Joy Batista, Kelly Crenshaw and Tanya Miller; grandchildren, Kacey Campbell, Lauren Luttrell and Jakob Miller; great-grandchild, Kaylee Tarwater; sister, Patsy Laymon. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Tuesday at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Wednesday at McCubbins Cemetery for an 11 am Graveside Service. Condolences may be left at www.mccartyevergreenfuneralhome.com.