Franklin Ray Hoskins, age 63 of Rocky Top, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1956 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Ray loved hunting and being outdoors in the hills of Tennessee with his dogs.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Roy Hoskins; mother, Dixie Hoskins; brothers, Eugene (Gue) Hoskins and Roger (Peanut) Hoskins, and daughter, Natasha Brown.

Survivors include his sister, Marilyn Hoskins Shelby and husband James; children, Robin Hoskins, Tommy Carroll, Stacey Braden, Melinda Phillips, Crissie Thompson, Matthew Hoskins, Franklin Jesse Hoskins, and over 15 grandchildren.

“What lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what Lives within us”

A celebration of life will be held for his family and friends on March 14, 2020 at 12 Noon at the Roane County Park in Harriman, Tennessee.