Linday "Ricky" Franklin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral services for Lindsay Franklin were held on Thursday October 13, 2013 at the New Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Lindsay “Ricky” Franklin affectionately known as “Big Daddy” was born July 1, 1963 in Columbia, South Carolina to Dorothy M. Darby Franklin and the late Stephen W. Franklin. He departed this earthly life to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Providence Hospital also in Columbia, South Carolina. Ricky was educated in the public schools of Richland County and earned his GED and Electrician’s Certificate from Job Corps. He continued his education at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ricky was a cook at heart and was employed by many well known restaurants prior to his illness. One of his greatest passions was rallying for the Clemson Tigers and the Dallas Cowboys in which he was a diehard fan. Ricky was baptized at an early age and rededicated his life to the Lord in 2011. He was a faithful member of New Shiloh Baptist Church where he attended worship services and programs regularly until his health declined. He leaves to cherish precious memories his wife, Shirley; mother, Dorothy M. Franklin; three brothers, Stephen J., Luther and Leon Franklin; two sisters, Inell Wider and Patricia Franklin all of Columbia, South Carolina; three step children; six aunts; three uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Linday "Ricky" Franklin

July 1, 1963 - October 6, 2013