Robert Franklin, a long time resident of Denison, was called to his heavenly home Monday, July 29, 2019 with his
family by his side.
Mr. Franklin was born October 23, 1934 in Navarro County, son of Robert and Willie Franklin.  He married Dorothy Brown April 24, 1954.  He worked for Mrs. Baird's for over 30 years and was known as "Bob, the Bread Man."  Robert was a loving and devoted husband, daddy and paw-paw.  He loved the Lord and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Mr. Franklin leaves his beloved family - wife of 65 years, Dorothy Franklin; children: Bobby Franklin and wife, Ronna; Karen Horn and husband, Bill; Lynda Borah and husband, Jimmy; Tim Franklin and wife, Cindy; Rebecca Sloan; and
David Franklin; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Bess Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Franklin; his parents; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral service was held Thursday afternoon, August 1, 2019 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Taylor and Rev. Bobby Franklin officiating.  Private interment was held in Fairview Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Aaron Franklin; Ryan Cummins, Jonathan Horn, Jason Brown, Shaylan Borah, Caleb Alexander and Chad Melton.  Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home in Denison.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his name to Southside Baptist Church,
3500 Park Aven., Denison, Texas 75020. - - - Fisher Funeral Home