Jerry Raleigh Franklin, 83, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home. The son of Theodore Frances “TF” Franklin and Odessa Mae (Anglin) Franklin Gavit, Jerry was born on April 15, 1941, in Dibble.

Jerry grew up in Dibble and graduated from Dibble High School. He owned and operated auto paint and body shops, most recently Franklin’s Finishes. In the 60’s and early 70’s, Jerry built horse trailers. He also volunteered with the Naples Fire Department for many years and served on the Fire Board. Jerry and Leedda owned and operated Granny’s Country Kitchen for several years where he would often be found playing music on Friday nights. He loved the guitar and playing music with his family and at church. In his earlier years, Jerry enjoyed fishing. He was an active member of the Trinity Holiness Church in Blanchard. Jerry loved his family and will be greatly missed by them all.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Leedda Franklin; son, Jarold Raleigh Franklin; brother, James Franklin; and sister, Joyce Friesen.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Almeta (Mitchusson) Franklin of Dibble; two sons, Theodore “Teddy” Eugene Franklin and wife Rosa of Chickasha and Jeffrey Lynn Franklin of Dibble; daughter, Lesha Canary and husband Jimmy of Newcastle; grandchildren, Amanda Bolder and husband Matt, Kala Fowler and husband Jas, Kari Brawner and fiancé Jonathan Butler, Diana James, Jessica Searcy, Cody Canary and wife Chloe, Tasha Adams and husband Josh, and Cameron Franklin and fiancee' Makayla Carr; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Jeronie Franklin and wife Paula of Chickasha; sister, Janice McDaniels of Tulsa; and several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Trinity Holiness Church in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Dibble Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.