MARTIN "MARTY" DALE FRANKLIN, age 69, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Winchester, Tenn., on June 5, 1957, to the late Jim Tom Franklin and Dorothy Jean Cowan Franklin.  Mr. Franklin was of the Church of Christ Faith. Mr. Franklin was last employed at M-Tek in Manchester for approximately 15 years before becoming disabled.  He was a self proclaimed "Recycler".  He kept his lawn always cut to perfection and enjoyed raising a vegetable garden every year.  He will be remembered for his generous heart and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda Faye.  He is survived by his step-daughter, Beverly Hulsey and step-son, Ricky Ladd both of Manchester.  Grandchildren, Ginger (C.J.) Jacobs of Manchester, A.J. (Lindsey) Ladd of Decherd, Tenn., Rikki Caldwell of Tullahoma.  Great-grandchildren; Lia Jacobs, Kylee Jacobs and Kinslee Jacobs all of Manchester and Trey Caldwell of Tullahoma. A close friend of over 30 years, Eugene Warren of Manchester and several surviving and several deceased siblings.

A Graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Inc. in Tullahoma, Tenn., with Bro. Danny Anderson, officiating.