Billy Franklin

Billy Franklin, age 57, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 17, 2019. God called Billy home because he needed a hard working man. A man that respected others. A man that conquered anything put in front of him. Billy loved everyone and cherished his family. May he rest in Peace, walk the streets of gold and fly over the highest mountains. Preceded in death by his father, Billy Eugene Franklin; grandparents, Ree and Kelcie Young and Winford Riden Franklin; brother, Mike (Gearhead) Young. Survivors include his wife of over 40 years, Mary Franklin; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Stacy Franklin; grandchildren, Tyler and Jacob Martin, and Brooke and Brody Franklin; mother, Mary Patterson; sisters and brothers, Kathy and Pat Dotson, Detra and John Johnson, Sissy Patterson, Loren Patterson, Myra and Gene Bailey, and Tub Patterson; several nieces and nephews and many, many special friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2019 in the Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Clifton Hearon officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019 at Young Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy Franklin please visit our Sympathy Store.