Funeral service for Brian M. Franklin, 46, Sterling, will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Lance Smith officiating. Brian died Sunday, May 17, 2015, at his residence. Burial will be in the Justice Cemetery in Sevierville, Tennessee. He was born October 5, 1968 in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Jackie and Teresa Franklin. He grew up in Knoxville and graduated high school in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army for eight years and at the time of his discharge held the rank of Sergeant. He attended truck driver school and was a long distance truck driver having driven in 48 states and Canada. He had worked for T&G Construction. Brian was a member of the Cache Creek Cowboy Church. He enjoyed racing and had driven race cars and raced lawn mowers. He was passionate about Rodeo and was a bare bronc rider, bull rider and roper. He also served as a rodeo announcer and enjoyed teaching young people about Rodeo. He was loved by many.