William Ray Franklin (Bill), age 72, passed away on March 21, 2023. Bill was born on February 12, 1951 to Linnie Lou and William Andrew Franklin.
He was a graduate of Tuloso-Midway High School, and thereafter, worked 40 plus years in the Oil Field where he worked different positions and got the opportunity to travel the world until his partial retirement in 2016. He returned to work part time at Auto Nation Toyota where he was a shuttle driver until he fully retired July 2022. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, travelling, nature watching, watching football, but above all, he loved spending time with his family. Bill will always be remembered for his sense of humor, big heart, generosity, love of nature, and the love he had for his wife and family.
Bill is preceded in death by His wife, Betty Franklin; His parents, Linnie and William Franklin; His sister Mary Compton, His sister Bessie Teschendorf, and His sister Dorothy Anderson.
Bill is survived by His daughter April Johnson (David), His daughter Amy Franklin (Frank); His grandchildren Ivy, Axle, Ryan, and Tyler; His sister Sue Green (JB); and His many nieces and nephews.
A come and go celebration of life for Bill will take place Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Arlington Heights Church of Christ Family Center at 2722 Rand Morgan Road @ IH37 from 5:30PM-7:00PM