June 26, 2020
Mr. Richard Lee Franklin, age 62 of Dowelltown passed away at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
Richard was born on December 26, 1957 in Carthage, TN to his parents, the late Harry & Reba Bryant Franklin. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Rita Kaye Franklin & a brother, Ronnie Edward Franklin. He worked in Landscaping, was a Minister and had formerly pastored the In Christ United Church. He also served in the United States National Guard.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 12noon from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Keith Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 10am until the service time at 12noon. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are temporarily not accepting food in our kitchen facilities.
Survivors include 2 Children, Christopher (Jamie) Franklin of Orlando, FL & Stacey Robinson (Jeremy Bilbrey) of Dowelltown. 8 Grand Children, Destiny & Jamison Franklin both of Smithville, Brianna Franklin of Orlando, FL, Keirstine Robinson, Kaden Robinson, Malakai Bilbrey, Kristian Bilbrey & KayDe’Anna Bryant Bilbrey all of Dowelltown. 2 Brothers, Keith Franklin of Smithville & Kenneth (Charlene) Franklin of Wyoming. 1 Sister, Charlene (Gary) Goff of Smithville.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations please be given to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.