Benjamin Tracy Franklin, 75, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset KY, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on May 28, 1950 in Jamestown.
He was a carpenter and farmer, but most importantly, he was a man devoted to his family. Benjamin was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, but his favorite title was “Papa.” He often bragged about his ten grandchildren, and his eleven-and-counting great grandchildren. Benjamin found joy in simple pleasures like sitting around with friends and family telling stories, aggravating those he loved most, sharing laughter with everyone around him, and of course, spoiling his grandbabies.
SURVIVORS:
His loving wife of almost 55 years: Treva Grider Franklin
2 daughters: Tracy (Mark) Hadley and Melissa (& Bobby) Smith
1 son: Stacey (and Kim) Franklin
10 grandchildren: Skylar, Casey, Blake, Josh, Ashley, Jessica, Brianna, Elizabeth, Tyler, and Ava
11 great-grandchildren: Addison, Ayden, Liam, Huxley, Paisley, Colton, Stetson, Lakyn, London, Camden, Evelyn (and one on the way, Bransen Lee)
1 brother: Carthel Franklin
1 sister: Rosemary Murray
Many other family members & friends
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Gilbert Franklin, Midnight Franklin, and Arnold Franklin; and two sisters, Mona Grider, and Anna Faye Franklin.
Benjamin’s legacy will live on in the stories he told, the laughter he sparked, and the love he gave.
Graveside Service: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pmCT at the Miller Cemetery in Jamestown
A memorial gathering will be held for family and friends at 375 Williams Road in Jamestown, beginning at 12:00pmCT on Monday and continuing until time of graveside service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
