Kelly Ray Franklin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kelly Ray Franklin of Urbana, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 86, on September 11, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ralph Lloyd Franklin (Goldie) and Goldie Marie Pitts Franklin; his sisters, Patsy and Carol; his cousin Gilbert Coleman; his wife Louise Franklin; his son Douglas Kelly Franklin (Alisha Stidham); his granddaughter Lori Ellen Franklin; his parents-in-law, Ira Jackson "Jack" Holmes and Ludy Ellen Holmes (Spry); his daughters, Lori (Jim Young) and Callie Marie Young Wischmeyer (Rick); his great grandchildren, Jameson, Lucita and Elias; his grandchildren, Josie Rae and Kelly Aaron Matkowski; his daughter Dr. Keri Rae Franklin (Aaron Matkowski); and also, Rozlyn, Noah, Ricky, Eloise, Henry and Kelsie Elizabeth Young Smith (Jeremiah Smith).

Please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society, Shriners Hospital, or the Pleasant Ridge Church and Cemetery in Urbana, Missouri.