Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 9, 1933
Add to My HeroesRobert Lee Franklin
Special Texas Ranger Lee Franklin was responding to a call that a woman had been assaulted in Conroe in Montgomery County when his automobile left the roadway and collided with a telephone pole.
Franklin was taken to the hospital with a broken leg, ribs, and other injuries. He was reported to be doing well but suddenly died four days later.
Franklin had been appointed a Special Texas Ranger on March 15, 1933, and served almost 5 months. He had previously been an officer in Nacogdoches County, a constable in Trinity County, and a city policeman in Conroe. He was survived by his wife and four children.
He was buried in the Alazan Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, September 5, 1933
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRanger Franklin,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 9, 2023
