Mr. Raynell Franklin was born April 12, 1954 to Mr. Ellwood Mack Franklin, Sr. and Mrs. Zolia Mae (Rowe) Franklin in Tampa, FL. Mr. Raynell Franklin attended Hillsborough County Schools and worked as a CNA. On September 14, 2014 his mortal body slipped away and his soul found eternal rest and peace with God. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellwood Mack Franklin; his mother, Zolia Mae (Rowe) Franklin; brothers, Ellwood Mack Franklin and Randy Franklin. Raynell leaves to mourn four brothers, Jerome Franklin and wife, Shirley, Alvin E. Franklin and wife, Margaret, Renee Franklin and wife, Vilma and Rennex Franklin and wife, Leatrice; sister, Peggy Jo Young; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The memorial service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.