Dennis Ray Franklin Sr., 64, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.
Mr. Franklin was born and raised in Ringgold. He was formerly employed as a Lab Tech at Shaw Industries. Dennis will always be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Martha Franklin; and his brother, David Franklin.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Beverly Franklin; children, Heather (Michael) Frye and Dennis (Sandra) Franklin, Jr.; grandchildren, Ethan, Ean and Eriana Lynch, Courtney Frye, Ashley, Andrew and Taylor Perry; great-grandchildren. Madilynn Dibble, Rylan and Kolsen Lynch; brother, Dexter (Bernice) Franklin; and sister, Pam Kilgore.
All services will be private.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist,7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.