Bryant "Dog" Franklin, 54, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born November 14, 1965, to Oliver and Lois Franklin. Bryant worked until medically retiring at Martin Sprocket and Gear. He loved old trucks and watching Nascar. He was a baptized child of God and loved his Lutheran Faith.

Bryant was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his life partner, Velma Autrey; brothers, Kent (Randi) Franklin of Ponte Verda, FL, Wade Franklin of St. Louis, MO, Gary (Nora) Woodsmall of Paragould; sister, Barb (Bill) Maynard of Festus, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 15, from 2:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Aaron Neugedauer officiating.