Lynn Franklin, 53, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family, after an illness. He was born November 14, 1972 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Harlon Franklin and Arcola Estes Franklin of Columbia (who survives).

Lynn was the owner of Lynn’s Service Center on Jamestown Street for many years, loved antiquing, his fur babies and his family above all.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Arcola Estes Franklin of Columbia

His wife: Pheobie McQueary Franklin of Columbia

1 son: Wyatt Franklin (Amber Booher) of Columbia

2 daughters: Heather Sneed (Jordan) and Shelby King (Kim) all of Columbia

Bonus daughter: Haley Scott (Zach) of Columbia

2 brothers: Jerry Franklin (Margie) of Bowling Green and Billy Franklin (Robin) of Columbia

1 sister: Brenda Bardin (Jackie) of Columbia

3 bonus grandchildren: Easton, Emmalyn and Ellison

His father-in-law & mother-in-law: Eugene “Bimbo” and Hilda McQueary of Columbia

Several other relatives, customers & friends

Funeral service: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Roy officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 2:00 P.M. Monday

Casket Bearers – Jeff Wall, Robbie Wall, James “Pokie” Walters, Gary Moss, Charlie Turner, Wesley Taylor

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.