William "Billy" Clarence Franklin, age 77 of Blue Ridge passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late Bill Franklin and Margie Pelfrey Franklin. He was of the Baptist Faith. Billy was a member of the McCay Lodge #423 F&AM. He served his country in two tours in the United States Army and was in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Jeanie Thomas, Gary Franklin, and Debbie Franklin.

Billy is survived by his wife of 26 years, Charlotte Franklin; son, Kevin Franklin; stepsons, Stacey Allen and Stan Adams; aunts, Lois (Arvil) Patterson, Loretta Hedden, Frances Thomas, and Mary Lou Franklin Carr; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Scott Graves officiating. Music was provided by Christina Rush and pianist Shirley Walker. Military honors were rendered by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Interment followed in the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. Masonic rites were given by McCay Lodge #423 F&AM. The family visited with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour of 1:00 PM.

Condolences may be left online for the family at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.