FRANKLIN—Thomas Benny Lynn, 87, passed away May 16, 2013. He was born in Alabama and was the son of the late Aaron Erie and Margaret Ella Lynn.

He was predeceased by his wife, Dora Mae Sykes Lynn and a son, Benny Lynn, Jr. Tommy was a Navy veteran, retired Fire Chief for Union Camp Corporation, and was a life member of the Bronco Club.

Survivors include a daughter, Alice Drewry; son, Charles Lynn; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Vera Sykes; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the residence at 204 Sycamore Road, Franklin, Saturday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be private. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org