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2023
Ronnie Franklin Obituary
KINGSPORT – Ronnie Ross Franklin, 75, of Kingsport passes away January 24, 2023.
Ronnie was born in Appalachia, Virginia on June 26, 1947 and worked at Eastman for 33 years.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his beloved son, Joey Franklin; parents, Clifford and Inez Aistrop Franklin; in-laws, Edward and Helen Cain Ragdale; brothers-in-law, Wayne, Bill and Edward Ragsdale.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Betty Ragsdale Franklin; son, Ben Franklin and mother Cathy; grandchildren, Zane and Marlee Franklin; fur baby, Cooley II; sister, Peggy (Nalin) Shah; sisters-in-law, Sherry and Cathy Ragsdale; Pappy's boys, Ethan and Jackson Horne; nephews, Ed (Rhonda) Ragsdale, Clif (Tamara) Franklin, Jeremiah (Becky) Ragsdale, and David (Brandy) Church; nieces, Neesha (Brandon) Shah, Melissa (Jeremy Flake) Horne, Vondi (David) Harris, and Tosha Church; best friends, Hobert (Lynn) Bowers and Roger (Barbara) Moore.
Ronnie's wishes were to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at his home on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Friends and family are welcome at the home any time this week.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff who became family at NHC in Kingsport for their love and care showed to Ronnie and the rest of the family.
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Barbara S Ellsworth
January 27, 2023
Ben, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I know that you were a great son to him. I remember Kelly telling me how much he liked your Dad whenever you both went to see him. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Penny
January 27, 2023
I never knew you but I know Betty, Eddie and Rhonda. I know you have surely been a wonderful man with family like them. Healed in Gods arms today. Betty I know you are so loved
Phil Rasnick
January 26, 2023
Betty, I just saw Ronnie's obituary. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mine and Barbara's prayers are with you and the family.
RAYMOND PERKINSON
January 26, 2023
RONNIE WAS THE FIRST MAN I WORKED WITH AT B108 SHOP WHEN I CAME UP FROM HDC.HE WAS A REALLY GOOD MAN AND WE SHARED A LOT OF DAYS TOGETHER.I WILL MISS HIMTHAT LEAVES JUST ME AND FREDDY CARTER LEFT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GROUP.LIFE IS SO SHORT.ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT.BETTY YOU WERE SO GOOD FOR RONNIE
Donna hartsock
January 25, 2023
Betty so sorry for your loss may god comfort you
Janie Kilgore
January 25, 2023
Betty. So very sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers....your old friend, Janie Kilgore
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