Franklin Madison Thomas

Franklin Madison Thomas, 72, a resident of Culleoka and former resident of Goodlettsville, died Friday, October 3, 2025 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Vincennes, Indiana. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org.

Frank was born on September 19, 1953 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Francis Eugene Thomas and the late Irene Cecilia Madison Thomas. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Vincennes and retired from R.C. Cola after 43 years of service as a route driver. He loved drawing, UT football and Tennessee Titans but most all he will be remembered as being very encouraging to his family and friends that he took great pride in with their accomplishments.

Survivors include his children, James Franklin (Melody) Thomas of Thompson’s Station, Christopher Lee (Amy) Thomas of Lynnville, Jonathan Paul (Kelly) Thomas of Columbia and Lindsey Michelle Thomas of Lawrenceburg; siblings, Victor Gerhard Thomas, Virginia Lee Jackson, and Jan Cyril Thomas; six grandchildren, Ian, Skyler, Brooke, Ellie, Eli, and Seth; two step children, David Conner and Stacey Durham; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Francis Joseph Thomas, Ronald Eugene Thomas, and David Richard Thomas.