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Glenn Edward “Papaw” Franklin

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23 Jun 2023 (aged 72)
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Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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Glenn Franklin
June 19, 1951 — June 23, 2023
Maryville

Glenn Edward Franklin, age 72 of Maryville, TN was surrounded by family as he passed away on June 23rd, 2023.

Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Big Brother, and friend.

He is proceeded in death by his mother, Ruth Whitt, his step-father, Walter Whitt, his wife of many years, Katie Franklin, His children, Dobie and Tony Morgan, Grandchildren, Conner Webb, and Daniel Perez, and Great Grandchild Cameron Perez.

He is survived by his children, twin daughters, Missy (Justin) Boone & Misty (David) Webb, Daughter, Maria (Javier "Yenko") Perez, Son, Pat (Alaina) Bailey, and Son, Jimbo Morgan.

Glenn was known as "Papaw" to all 16 of his grandchildren, and his 3 great-grandchildren. And was the most wonderful big brother to Ritta Mullins, Kathy Ellis and Patricia Villegas. Glenn was blessed with a loving girlfriend in his final years, Ann Summar.

The family would also like to recognize Glenn's lifelong friends Steve Ogle, Al Linart and Hermon Goddard, with whom he spent many of his best years. Glenn loved nothing more than his family and looked for any opportunity to share a memory with them. He was known for his kind heart and willingness to give and help anyone who needed it. He never missed a chance to show his "big kid" personality and enjoyed bringing laughter to those around him. His hard work can be seen all across the southeast where he spent many years teaching the value of hard work to many that looked up to him.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Smith's West Chapel in Maryville, receiving of friends will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, funeral immediately to follow. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Clark's Grove Cemetery, Maryville, TN.
Glenn Franklin
June 19, 1951 — June 23, 2023
Maryville

Glenn Edward Franklin, age 72 of Maryville, TN was surrounded by family as he passed away on June 23rd, 2023.

Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Big Brother, and friend.

He is proceeded in death by his mother, Ruth Whitt, his step-father, Walter Whitt, his wife of many years, Katie Franklin, His children, Dobie and Tony Morgan, Grandchildren, Conner Webb, and Daniel Perez, and Great Grandchild Cameron Perez.

He is survived by his children, twin daughters, Missy (Justin) Boone & Misty (David) Webb, Daughter, Maria (Javier "Yenko") Perez, Son, Pat (Alaina) Bailey, and Son, Jimbo Morgan.

Glenn was known as "Papaw" to all 16 of his grandchildren, and his 3 great-grandchildren. And was the most wonderful big brother to Ritta Mullins, Kathy Ellis and Patricia Villegas. Glenn was blessed with a loving girlfriend in his final years, Ann Summar.

The family would also like to recognize Glenn's lifelong friends Steve Ogle, Al Linart and Hermon Goddard, with whom he spent many of his best years. Glenn loved nothing more than his family and looked for any opportunity to share a memory with them. He was known for his kind heart and willingness to give and help anyone who needed it. He never missed a chance to show his "big kid" personality and enjoyed bringing laughter to those around him. His hard work can be seen all across the southeast where he spent many years teaching the value of hard work to many that looked up to him.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Smith's West Chapel in Maryville, receiving of friends will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, funeral immediately to follow. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Clark's Grove Cemetery, Maryville, TN.


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