Mr. Billy Ray Franklin

Billy Ray Franklin, age 75, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Dawson Springs Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs, KY. Mr. Franklin was born on October 23, 1938 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Virgil & Tressie Gray Franklin. He was the owner and operator of Quality Electronics in Dawson Springs and Madisonville. He served his country in the United States Air Force for four years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawson Springs, KY.



Mr. Franklin is survived by his wife of 50 years ~ Susie Crafton Franklin of Dawson Springs, KY; a son and daughter-in-law ~ Mike and Kathy Franklin of Traverse City, MI; a sister ~ Agnes Franklin of St. Charles, KY; three grandchildren ~ Matthew, Isaac and Daniel Franklin.



Preceding Mr. Franklin in death are his parents and three brothers ~ Earl Franklin, Finis Franklin and Carlos Franklin.



Visitation for Mr. Billy Ray Franklin will be on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. and on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. at Beshear Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Beshear Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery in Caldwell County, KY.



Bobby Watson, Aaron Pendley, Lloyd Franklin, Dwight Bruce, Donald Franklin and Steve Renfro will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott Pendley, Charlie Gatlen, Perry Knight, Keith Watson and Richie Watson.