Raymond Jay Franklin

Background

Franklin, Raymond Jay was born on February 13, 1924 in Dandridge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Albert Luther and Lettie Lee (Thomas) Franklin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Tennessee, 1950. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Tennessee, 1956.

Career

Construction engineer, Aluminum Company American, Alcoa, Tennessee, 1950-1957; county engineer, Blount County, Maryville, Tennessee, 1957-1967; county executive, McMinn County, Athens, Tennessee, 1967-1969; highway engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, 1969-1989; president, Franklin Engineering, Alcoa, since 1989.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Tennessee.

Politics

The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.

Views

Church decisions should be made as openly as possible, giving opportunities for all to contribute. It is important for all views to be heard and taken seriously, especially where Christians disagree.

Membership

Board of directors Laurel Lake Youth Camp, Maryville, 1962-1968, Tennessee County Superior vena cava syndrome Association, Nashville, 1965-1969. National director Ruritan National, Dublin, Virginia, 1967-1970. With United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers.

Member American Society Safety Engineers (president east Tennessee chapter 1964-1965).

Interests

• Avocations: camping, world travel, hunting.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Jones, May 2, 1942. Children: Anna, Florence, David, Evelyn, Shirley.

Father:

Albert Luther Franklin

Mother:

Lettie Lee (Thomas) Franklin

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Jones

child:

Shirley Franklin

child:

Florence Franklin

child:

Evelyn Franklin

child:

David Franklin

child:

Anna Franklin