Randolph “Randy” Lee Franklin, age 54 of Towns County, Georgia, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022.
Randy was born on December 03, 1967, in Habersham County, Georgia. He worked at Upper Hightower Creek Vineyards in Towns County where he was the foreman over the vineyards.
Randy was preceded in death by his dad, Arnold Lee Franklin of Mount Airy, GA; his grandparents, Fred & Susie Hamilton of Batesville Community Clarkesville, GA; & Lawrence & Flora May Franklin of Mount Airy, GA.
He is survived by his mother, Lessie Hamilton Franklin of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, GA; beloved sons, Cody & wife Kayla of Cleveland, GA; Dalton of Towns County, GA; stepdaughters, Katie Morgan & Nicole Normandia of Cleveland, GA; 8 grandchildren; sister, Dawn & husband, Junior Spivey of Hayesville, NC; brother, Steve & his wife, Lisa Franklin of Seneca, SC; Lisa & husband, Danny Frye brother, Shane & his wife, Teresa Franklin all of the Turnerville Community, Clarkesville, GA; Shawn Franklin of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, GA; 7 nieces, 7 nephews, & a large extended family who loved him very much.
Randy loved playing with all of them and they loved playing with him. He was just a bi kid at heart with them. All of his family loved him and Randy loved all of his family. He never met a stranger and was willing to try to lighten the moods of all of those he met. He loved family gatherings and loved to eat good food. You always knew when he was there and he will truly, truly, truly be missed by his family, friends, and his dog, Smoky. Randy loved gardening, especially his flower garden.
From Randy to all of his beloved family, great & small. I love you all so very much. And now that I am gone, you may grieve for me, but not for long. A day or so will do. Then remember all of the good times we shared and all the love we shared for each other. Cremate my remains when you can and when it is time, when the grief has subsided, and when it is easier for all of my precious family to do. Remember, I love each of you and this is a journey we will all have to make, so please be ready.
Remember my song, Lead Me Home, by Jamie Johnson. Play it when you scatter my ashes and play it sometimes when you want to think of me.
I love you all so very much your son, brother, & dad,
Randy
A celebration of life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Sam Pitts Park in Clarkesville, Georgia.
An online guest registry is available for the Franklin family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
