Gene Dixon Franklin , age 84 of Westpoint, TN passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Country Cottage after an extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN,an United States Veteran of the Korean War, worked at International Paper, a member of Chinubee Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge #655, a member of the Eastern Star #472, and a member of the Westpoint Community Club. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Chris Blalock & Lucas Hunt will be officiating. Burial will follow in Restview Cemetery with military honors presented at graveside. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Loretto Memorial Chapel with a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm.
Survivors are:
Wife- Glenda Franklin Westpoint, TN
3-Sons- Gregory Gene Franklin Westpoint, TN
Gary Brent Franklin Westpoint, TN
Gavin Alan Franklin Westpoint, TN
2-Sisters- Gail Price Lawrenceburg, TN
Robbie Springer Loretto, TN
Grandchildren- Tacia Franklin
Channing Franklin Marks
Owen Franklin
Constance Franklin
Great Grandchildren- Parker Franklin
Kessler Marks
Oaklynn Marks
Preceded In Death By:
Parents- Oliver B. & Thelma Louise Dixon Franklin
Pallbearers will be- Owen Franklin- Parker Franklin- Randy Marks
Mark Robertson-Justin Lindsey-David Springer-Terry Price-Chris Sutherland
