Randall A. "Randy" Franklin, 65 of Columbus, formerly of Hartsville
died Saturday December 24, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
He loved to ride his bicycle and in his earlier days he enjoyed delivering The Republic on his bicycle and visiting with friends while doing so. He loved to watch wrestling and loved spending time with family.
He was born June 15, 1951 in Columbus and raised his whole life in Hartsville. Randy was the son of Oscar and Helen Shipley Franklin and they preceded him in death.
He is survived by a daughter, Shana of Columbus;
brothers, Jack Franklin of Columbus and Steve (Pat) Franklin of
Elizabethtown; nieces, Susan Franklin, Stephanie Gorham and Shannon Franklin, all
of Columbus; nephew, Chris (Brenda) Franklin of Michigan; great nephew
Nicholas Franklin and great nieces Annyka and Isabella Franklin and
Jessica Gorham.
Visitation for Randy will be Friday from 11 to 1p.m. with a service following at 1 at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Burial will be at Hartsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be donated to American Cancer Society.