Robert Roland Franklin

April 15, 1929 - May 21, 2014

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4 Robert (Bobby) Franklin, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Brackettville, Texas. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, wife, and son. He is survived by one daughter, Nellie Goodloe and husband Ricky of Big Lake, and by his son Jerry Franklin and wife Frances of Brackettville. Bobby is also survived by four grandsons, Michael Franklin and wife Terry of George West, Robert Goodloe and wife Edith also of George West, Kevin Goodloe and wife Esteli of Odessa, Robert (RC) Franklin also of Odessa; and one granddaughter, Raquel Schell and husband Tony of Del Rio. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; he was known as grandpa to numerous other children. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Trinity Mortuary Chapel. A Chapel Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM at the mortuary. Cremation will follow. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Trinity Mortuary located at 206 Kings Way in Del Rio, Texas. Please contact us at (830) 775-2230 and visit our website, www.trinitymortuary.com and our Facebook page.