Mr. Tramayne A. Franklin affectionately known as "Tray" entered rest at his residence on September 4, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1972 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Yvette Franklin and Bernard Ross.

Tray attended Glenn High School in Winston-Salem, NC. Following high school, he pursued his passion for culinary arts and dedicated himself to the trade of cooking becoming a talented and devoted chef. His love for cooking allowed him to share not only his culinary talents, but also a piece of himself with those around him.

He was preceded in death by his cherished son, Taekwan Franklin. Tray's legacy and memory will forever live through his loving wife, Tiffany Cook Franklin; his children, Tamaryn Franklin, Tramayne Franklin, Jr., and Traevone Franklin; stepchildren, Justin and Jada Chalmers; and his seven beautiful grandchildren whom he was proud to call his own; uncle, Ronald (Deborah) Franklin; his sister, Monica Ross; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Tray will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those he left behind.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends thirty-minutes prior to service. There will be no public viewing.