Louis Everett Franklin, age 80 of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Cumberland Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarkrange Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel.

Louis worked 32 years with Ryder Truck Systems, becoming the Executive Vice-President of the company, and part owner of the Laser Print Shop in Crossville for 20 years.

Louis is survived by his:
Wife, Elsie (Clark) Franklin
Children, Cara Leasure and husband Randy
John Edward Franklin and wife Leslie
Brandy Franklin
Grandchildren, Maria Matthews and husband Timothy
Nate Leasure
Jon Leasure
Jordan Dominguez and husband Alex
James Georges
Auggie Georges
Cade Franklin
Caitlin Green and husband Michael Acosta
Great-Grandchildren, A.J.  Dominguez
Waylon Dominguez
Nephew, Jeff Franklin and wife Debbie
Cousin, Gloria Smith
A host of other family and friends

He is preceded in death by his:
Son, James “Jim” Louis Franklin
Father, Thomas Luster Franklin
Mother, Eunice (Stephens) Anderson
Brother, Junior Lee Franklin

Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel is in charge of services for Louis Everett Franklin of Crossville.