Raymond Eugene

(Gene) Franklin

Raymond Eugene (Gene) Franklin, 81, of Henrietta, Texas passed away on July 27, 2026 at Hospice in Wichita Falls, Texas.

A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the First Christian Church in Henrietta, Texas at 10:00 a.m. with Jimmy Moses officiating.

Gene was born on March 24, 1945 in Nocona, Texas to Finis and Faye (Ensey) Franklin.

Gene moved to Henrietta, Texas in 1959 as an eighth grader, where he met Janet Parker Franklin. Gene and Janet were married on June 7, 1965 and enjoyed over 61years of marriage together. They had 3 sons, Randy, Brad, and Lance who were the light of his life. He enjoyed sports and most of all playing golf with his boys.Gene was a dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather. He cherished every moment with his family.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents Finis and Faye Franklin, two grandchildren, Linsye Franklin Harman and Matthew Whatley, six brothers, Bucky Franklin, Johnny Franklin, Melton Franklin, Bob Franklin, Tommy Franklin and Benton Franklin.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Franklin of Henrietta; son, Randy Franklin and wife, Shawna of Henrietta, son, Brad Franklin of Wichita Falls, Texas and son, Lance Franklin and wife Stacy of Sperry, Oklahoma. 7 grandchildren; Amy Knight and husband Alan, Justin Whatley and wife Jordan, Madison Franklin, Preston Walls and wife Kaitlyn, Quincey Walls and wife Ellie, Brooke Franklin and Skylar Franklin; 15 great-grandchildren; and two sister-in-laws, Anna Franklin of Sinton, Texas and Joan Franklin of Bowie, Texas.

The family extends special gratitude to the staff at Hospice of Wichita Falls for their compassionate care and support.