Rickey Franklin, of Montgomery, AL, passed away on March 16, 2026. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 3224 Woodley Road, Montgomery, AL with Pastor Sylvester Bruce officiating. Burial will follow at Sharpe Cemetery under the direction of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Franklin will lie in repose at the church one hour before the service.