Lynn Franklin, 53, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family, after an illness.

He was born November 14, 1972, in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harlon Franklin.

Lynn was Owner of Lynn’s Service Center on Jamestown Street for many years, loved Antiquing, his fur babies and his family above all.

Survivors include:

His mother – Arcola Estes Franklin of Columbia

His wife – Pheobie McQueary Franklin of Columbia

One son – Wyatt Franklin (Amber Booher) of Columbia

Two daughters – Heather Sneed (Jordan) and Shelby King (Kim) all of Columbia

A bonus daughter – Haley Scott (Zach) of Columbia

Two brothers – Jerry Franklin (Margie) of Bowling Green and Billy Franklin (Robin) of Columbia

One sister – Brenda Bardin (Jackie) of Columbia

Three bonus grandchildren – Easton, Emmalyn and Ellison

His father-in-law and mother-in-law – Eugene “Bimbo” and Hilda McQueary of Columbia

Several other relatives, customers and friends

Funeral service – Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Roy officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 2:00 P.M. Monday

Casket Bearers – Jeff Wall, Robbie Wall, James “Pokie” Walters, Gary Moss, Charlie Turner, Wesley Taylor

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements