Homer Eugene Franklin, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Homer was born in Knoxville and graduated from Young High School. He proudly served our country in the US Navy. Homer retired from the US Postal Service after a 30 plus year career.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Dotry Homer and Rula Franklin; sisters: Mildred Long, Anna Mae McGee, Elizabeth Ballew and his twin sister, Imogene Raddu.
Homer is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth Franklin; son, Cary Eugene Franklin and wife Joyce; daughter, Sheila Franklin and husband Stan Shue; grandsons: CJ Franklin and wife Lea, Clint Franklin and fiance Elane, and Jackson Shue; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 19, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville with a service to follow at 7:00 PM officiated by Rev. Ed Maanum. Due to inclement weather, a private committal service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 in the chapel of Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. Mr. Franklin will be interred at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. The family invites friends to sign the online guestbook and share fond memories at www.berryfuneralhom.com