Thomas Andrew Franklin, IV of Raymondville, Missouri, was born on May 22, 1996, in West Plains, Missouri, to Thomas Andrew “Andy”, III and Erica Dawn (Holler) Franklin. He passed away on November 19, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Destiny Franklin; grandfathers, Thomas Holler, Sr., and Thomas Franklin, Jr.; and uncle, Chadrick Kaut, Sr.
Drew is survived by his parents, Andy and Erica Franklin of the home; girlfriend, Alexx Borden of Houston, MO; siblings, Stetson Franklin and wife, Caitlin and Sierra Wallace and husband, Michael, all of Raymondville; grandmothers, Pam Holler of Mountain View, MO and Joyce Franklin of Yukon, MO; and a baby due in April.
Drew was employed at Royal Oak in Summersville, Missouri. He enjoyed Anime and the fantasy game, Dungeons and Dragons.
He had a unique character and was always full of life. Drew had a special place in everyone’s heart and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Pastor Brock Davis officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 6-8:00 p.m., also at the funeral home. Interment will be at Forest Dell Cemetery, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
