Richard Dean Franklin Jr a resident of Henryetta, died Aug. 24, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born May 17, 1960 in Ft. Worth, TX to Richard and Mary Beth (Atchley) Franklin. Richard served in the US Army and worked as an aircraft mechanic. He is a member of the Salem Baptist Church and the Sheet Metal Workers Union. He married Rebecca Yandell April 3, 2012 in Ft Worth.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife Becky of the home; children: Jordan Esquivel of Henryetta, Amanda Franklin-Harris of Pantego, TX, Michael Lamb of Granbury, TX, and Tiffany Briner of Joshua, TX; 11 grandchildren; three brothers: Tom and wife Tracee Franklin of Kennedale, TX; William and wife Caprice Franklin of Kannedale, TX and Robert Franklin of Dallas; sister: Linda Kay Franklin of Duncanville, TX; mother: Mary Beth Hicks of Kennedale, TX
Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home.
A Celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 at the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Wolf, officiating. Military honors will be provided by the US Army. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home