Johnnie (Wayne “Hogkiller”) Franklin, age 75, of Harriman passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Hixson.  He was born April 20, 1949, in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County.  Wayne was of the Southern Baptist faith and attended Piney Grove Baptist Church in Midtown.  He retired from the Y-12 Nuclear Plant as a Chemical Operator.  He enjoyed fishing and raising chickens as long as his health permitted.  Preceded in death by his parents, Harlon & Bertha May Pressley Franklin; brothers, Sidney, RC, and Leroy Franklin; sisters, Wanda Capps, Brenda Smith, and Shirley Franklin.

SURVIVORS

Loving wife of 57 years          Wanda Franklin of Harriman

Daughter                                Connie Smith of Dayton

Grandchildren                        Amanda Smith of Dayton

Hope Smith of Oak Ridge

Brothers                                Don Franklin of Kingston

Paul Franklin & wife, Teresa of Loganville, GA

Sister                                     Patricia Cowan & husband, Larry of GA

Brother-in-law                        Pete Howell of Harriman

Sisters-in-law                         Joyce Green & husband, Jerry of Harriman

Brenda Hinds & husband, Johnny of Elizabethton

Special Nieces & Nephews     Wayne Howell & wife, Becky of Kingston

Sally Davis & husband, Tony of Fillmore, UT

A host of extended family members & friends

The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 1:00 pm, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Fraker Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 1:00 pm, in the chapel with Bro. Steve Johnson and Pastor Andy Moore officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Piney Grove Cemetery.  The online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.