Mr. Royce Gene Caudill, Sr., age 72 of Franklin, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 1pm with burial to follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. A native of Letcher County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Bryan Caudill and Ada Johnson Caudill. He was retired from Outokumpu and attended Crosswinds Church. He was preceded in death by a brother – David Caudill. Survivors include the mother of his children and good friend – Linda Caudill of Bowling Green; children – Pamela McKinney (Chris) of Lewisburg, KY, Royce Caudill, Jr. (Kim) of Franklin and Melissa Elder (John) of Allen County; brothers and sisters – Roger Caudill, Jerry Caudill, Mike Caudill, Sharon Pratt and Sonja Potter 5 grandchildren - Anthony Brock Ferrell, Austin Blake Ferrell, Tanner Deweese, Sierra Bontrager and Brandi Caudill; 5 great grandchildren; also a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3pm to 8pm Tuesday and after 6am Wednesday at Crafton Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.craftonfuneralhome.com