Gary M. Franklin, Sr., age 79 of Kerrville, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1938 in Phenix City, Alabama to Buell H. Franklin and Doris J. Feagan. He married Betty J. Anderson in January of 1964.\r\n \r\nGary was a Navy veteran.\r\n \r\nHe was preceded in death by wife, Betty J. Franklin; brother, Pat Franklin; and half brothers, JP Porter and Clarence Porter.\r\n \r\nHe is survived by sons, Gary M. Franklin, Jr., Anthony H. Franklin, Howard Eddins and Dale Eddins; and daughter, Diane Harris; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.\r\n \r\nMemorial services will be held at 6 PM, Friday, January 12, 2018 at Southern Oaks Baptist Church.\r\n