June 5, 1957 – October 4, 2026
Martin “Marty” Dale Franklin, age 69 of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Winchester to the late Jim Tom Franklin and Dorothy Jean Cowan Franklin.
Marty was of the Church of Christ faith and worked for approximately fifteen years at M-Tek in Manchester. He enjoyed recycling, caring for his lawn, growing a vegetable garden, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Faye. He is survived by stepchildren Beverly Hulsey and Ricky Ladd; grandchildren Ginger Jacobs, A.J. Ladd, and Rikki Caldwell; four great-grandchildren; and longtime friend Eugene Warren.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma.
Grant Funeral Services in Estill Springs is assisting the family.
