Glen R Franklin

Glen R Franklin 89, a lifelong resident of House, NM passed away on January 2, 2026 at his home following an illness. He was born March 18, 1936 in Roswell, NM. Glen grew up in House, NM  and attended House Schools, graduating with the HHS class of 1955. He was an excellent basketball player for the House Cowboys.

He received a full ride scholarship to play basketball for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. A few weeks into college practices, Glen's basketball coach informed him he had to choose between roping and basketball. Glen replied " I better go get my horse."

Glen would become a professional calf roper in September of 1955. He competed in the RCA circuit and won 3 World Championship titles in 1965, 1967, and 1968.

Glen married Jimmie Gayle Davis on December 7, 1969 at the House Baptist Church in House, NM. Together the two would raise their family in House. Glen saved up his rodeo earnings to buy a ranch in House, New Mexico, and later a second ranch in Logan, New Mexico. He loved to be horseback checking the cattle. When Glen wasn't working he enjoyed watching NBA basketball and the National Finals Rodeo every year.

Glen was a member of the House Baptist Church. He loved his church family.

Glen is preceded in death by his father Robert Meeks, and his mother Catherine Wilson Franklin.

Glen is survived by his wife of 56 years Jimmie Gayle Franklin of the family home in House, NM, his children Jerry Glen Franklin of Farwell TX, Tamara Franklin of New York City, Shelley Horton and her husband Chris of Argyle, TX, and Shawn Rhea Franklin of House, NM, 4 grandchildren Anna Franklin of Juarez, Mexico, Steeley Rhea Franklin of Orange, TX, Cross Horton and Cassidy Horton of Argyle, TX, and one sister Doris Lee and her husband Bob of House, NM. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Additional service information is pending at this time. Please keep the Franklin family in your prayers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.