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Franklin Matthew Cardin, 52, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Frank was born on September 3, 1971, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Dewey and Mary Ruth Branam. He enjoyed fishing, get togethers, and spending time with his family and friends. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was very loved and will be missed dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ginger Cardin; father, Dewey Branam; brother, William Branam; stepfather, James Cardin Jr.; his paternal grandparents, Duel and Margaret Branam; and his maternal grandparents, William and Bonnie Brewer.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Jessica Cardin, and Andrew Cardin; his mother, Mary Ruth Branam; brothers, Jimmy (Debbie) Cardin, Jackie (Melissa) Carden, Jerry (Denise) Cardin, Jeff (Jackie) Cardin, and James (Rhonda) Cardin; sister, Karen Cardin; and his grandchildren, Malia Villanueua, Kenzli Cardin, Maddox Cardin, and Kylin Cardin; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland with Pastor Jackie Carden officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm prior to the service.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Frank or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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