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Richard A. Franklin obituary, Benson, AZ

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Richardson's Benson Mortuary

725 E. 4th St.

Benson, Arizona

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Interment

Nov. 21, 2025

12:00 p.m.

East Lawn Palms Cemetery

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Richard Franklin Obituary

Richard A. Franklin of Benson passed away suddenly at home on November 11, 2025. He was 76 years old. Services will be Friday, November 21, 2025, at noon at The East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ. Please bring a Ricky picture or a fun story for sharing. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society of Cochise County, website: https://humanesocietyofcochisecounty.org/giving. For full obituary: EastLawnPalmsmortuary.com and richardsonsbensonmortuary.com
Published by Arizona Daily Star from Nov. 14 to Nov. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Richard Franklin

Nov

21

Interment

12:00 p.m.

East Lawn Palms Cemetery

5801 E. Grant Road #C, Tucson, AZ 85712

Funeral services provided by:

Richardson's Benson Mortuary

725 E. 4th St., Benson, AZ 85602

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Jim DeBell

November 15, 2025

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my brother from another mother. My condolences to his family and friends. Until we meet again, bro. RIP

Dirk Minson

November 14, 2025

Rick was the finest, most caring and gentle person I have ever known. I originally knew Rick from work and found that he was the most intellegent and hardworking co-worker. We shared both good times and bad but he was always optimistic and always was able to see the bright side of any difficult situation. He would always have a joke to cheer us all up and I will always remember is smile and laugh.

He was extremely dedicated to AEPCO and all his fellow workers. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I was proud to know him and even more I was proud, and considered myself lucky, to call him my friend.

Rest in peace, Rick.

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