Rickey Wayne Franklin

Rickey Wayne Franklin obituary, Stone Mountain, GA

Rickey Wayne Franklin

Rickey Franklin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wages & Sons Funeral Home - Gwinnett Chapel on Dec. 27, 2022.

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Rickey Wayne Franklin of Hoschton, GA, age 70, passed away December 25, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Mickey B Franklin. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Franklin of Lawrenceville, son Shannon (Rachael) Franklin of Ocala, FL, daughter Farrah (Buddy) Phillips of Loganville, sons Nicholas Franklin of Port Charlotte, FL and Drew Franklin of Hoschton; grandchildren Josh (Chevas) Phillips of Winder, Austin (Natalie) Phillips of Atlanta, Dylan Phillips of Gainesville, Tyler Phillips of Loganville, Brock Franklin of Gainesville, FL; great grandchildren Harlan and Raylan of Winder; Siblings- Pat (John) Johnson of Tucker, Donna (Jim) Gunter of Snellville, and Neal (Stacy) Franklin of Buford, as well as many nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Berkmar High School, Rickey was employed for many years with Franklin P & E company as an electrician. He always enjoyed every aspect of sports and went on to become a little league coach and high school football referee. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and loved to analyze all the plays and calls. The two places he spent most of his time was the family farm in Hoschton and hanging with Sparta "brothers" on the hunting land in Sparta.
Everyone enjoyed "Rickey Bobby's" entertaining stories, his sense of humor, and his love of life. Rickey had a heart of gold and loved everyone just like family.
The memorial service to celebrate the life of Rickey Franklin will be held on Friday, December 30 at 1:00 at Wages and Sons Chapel, Lawrenceville, GA. Family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00. Casual attire welcome.

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