Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin, 57, of Bradley, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1967 in Kankakee the son of Albert Franklin and Patricia Andrews. He was a custodian at BBCHS. Scott spent the last 30 years with the love of his life, Cindy, where they built a beautiful life together. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys fan. Scott enjoyed spending time at Oliver’s with all his friends. He recently welcomed his first granddaughter, Cora, on March 4th, whom he loved dearly. Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Cindy Franklin; son, Bryce Franklin; daughter Breanna (Blain Cotton) Franklin; granddaughter, Cora Cotton; mother, Patricia (Bob Rainey) Andrews; step-mother, Vickie Franklin; sister, Shelly (Dan) Kroll; brothers, Eric (Rebecca) Franklin and Greg (Heather) Franklin; mother-in-law, Donna Padgett; sister-in-law, Darla (Andy) Fritz; nieces and nephews, Randy Barber, Angela Sheets, Megan LeBarge, Addie Franklin, Finn Franklin, and Matt Fritz; grandmother, Betty Riffey. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Franklin; grandfather, Herschel Reynolds; father-in-law, Joseph Padgett; and niece, Andrea Fritz. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Private burial will take place at a later date at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.