Franklin was a teacher for many years in Alabama, he also was in the US Navy. He enjoyed cheering for his favorite football team, University of Alabama, he also enjoyed reading, playing computer games, walking and traveling.
Franklin is survived by his wife, Pattie of Sun City; his children, Ronald (Tina) Horn of Winchester, California and Kristin (Chris) Fanaselle of Murrieta, California; one brother James Horn of Alabama.