Mr. Franklin Walton Thomas, Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away, in his home, surrounded by family, on September 17, 2020 to be with his Lord. He was born in Morganton, NC in 1939 and later relocated to Claiborne County, TN when he was three years of age. He made and called this beautiful county his home, until the last few years, moving to Morristown, TN to be cared for by his daughter and son-in-law.
Franklin retired from Claiborne County Hospital as a Nursing Assistant after 33 years of faithful service. He was a farmer and served on the Claiborne County Board of the Tennessee Agriculture Committee for more than two terms. He was a hunter by convenience and a passionate fisherman. Although, never formally joining one church organization, he recognized Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and could be quoted saying, “Jesus’ church is any and everywhere you are”.
Franklin was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Tanch Hat Thomas and mother, Mabel Thomas Patton, son and best friend, Tyson Tyrone Thomas and his Queen, Selassie Way Wilson-Thomas.
Franklin is survived by three sisters, Irene (Kenny) Foreman, of Belleville, MI, Mabel (Dubbie) Thomas, of Columbus, Ohio and Mayetta Kemp of Dearborn, MI; Son, Shannon (Alicia) Thomas of Tazewell, TN; Daughter, Jacqueline (Gary) Kyle of Morristown, TN; Grandchildren, Darren Thomas, of Middlesboro, KY, Christian Isaiah Kyle of Morristown, TN, Chloe McKayla Kyle of Morristown, TN and Gabriel Thomas of Tazewell, TN. A host of nieces and nephews, who called him Uncle Frank. He also leaves behind great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearer
Shannon Thomas
Honorary Pallbearers
Jamie Smith, Gary Kyle, Isaiah Kyle, Darren Thomas, Keith Mize, Jack Dunn, and Dwight Wilson
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