Mr Russell Eugene Franklin Jr.

Russell Eugene Franklin, Jr., 58, passed away on February 12, 2022 in Arlington.

Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, February 25, at Wade Family Funeral Home Chapel, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pet Rescue Center at PayPal.me.homerescue or any pet rescue center of your choice.

Russell was born on May 29, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana to Russell Eugene Franklin, Sr. and Judith Monzelle Carpenter Franklin. He attended from Pendleton Heights High School. Russell served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airbourne. He owned Ground Zero Customs paint and body shop.

Russell was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Lyndsey Franklin; maternal grandparents, Walter and Ruby Carpenter; and paternal grandparents, Russell Franklin and Susie Harper.

Survivors: Loving wife, Jennifer Lee Lawless Franklin; children, Joshaua Franklin, Christian Franklin (Ashley), Savannah Franklin, Trenton Franklin; grandchildren, Raelynn Franklin, McKenzie Franklin and Easton Franklin; father, Russell Franklin Sr.; and mother, Judy Franklin; sisters, Candy Greenlee, Ruby Swingley (John), Laurie Brough (Rick), Anna Addison; sisters-in-law, Julie Dillon (Larry), Jalissa Ferguson, Traci Lawless; and numerous nieces and nephews.