Lonnie Ralph Franklin

Lonnie Ralph Franklin, formerly of Anadarko, OK. passed away on November 27, 2025 with his family by his side.

Lonnie was born on October 22, 1957 to Joseph Walter Franklin and Willadean Nabors Franklin in Anadarko, OK.  He graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School then joined the Army and did his basic training at Fort Dicks then served in the National Guard.  

Lonnie worked as a long haul 18-wheeler truck driver for Vandervort's Dairy, an oil field transfer truck driver and diesel mechanic. He loved to fish, ride motorcycles, playing dominos, card games, spending time with his son and daughter and going to family get togethers.  Those who knew Lonnie knew he was a big kidder that always made you laugh or smile when he was in the room. He always made you happy to be around him. Lonnie was a Baptist and member of several church's and will be greatly missed.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his sisters, Lynda Kay Crites and Kathleen Marie Franklin; brother, William Leon Franklin.

Survivors: Daughter, Jennifer Hobbs and husband Bryan; son, Justin Lee Franklin; sister, Cheryl Anderson and husband DeRoyce; brothers, Jope franklin and wife Belinda, Jerry Franklin and wife Linda, Dail Franklin; grandchildren, Landan, Rylie, Zoey Valencia, Jaxon numerous nieces and nephews and a host of good friends.