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Jack Franks Obituary
Franks, Sr.
August 9, 1932-
August 7, 2012
Columbus, GA- 1st SGT (Ret.) Jack Dale Franks, Sr., 79, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Vista Care at Franciscan Woods.
Mr. Franks was born August 9, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, TN son of the late Ralph Q. and Ella Johnson Franks. He retired after 21 years as a 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He later started the Security Program for the Medical Center for ten years and was an auctioneer with Wayne Evans. He was also a Protestant by faith.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Held Cook.
Survivors include his wife, Frances May Franks of Columbus, GA, sons, Jack Franks, Jr. (Georgia) of Phenix City, AL and William Franks (Ester) of Columbus, GA, daughters, Debbie Walker (Wayne) of Warner Robins, GA and Tammy Compton (Tony) of Jacksonville, AR, sisters, Ann Cooper of Trenton, TN, Margaret Swett of Newark, NJ and Marty Crouch (Jim) of Dallas, TX, brother, B.C. Franks of Bath Springs, TN, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Vista Care 100 Brookstone Ctr. Parkway Columbus, GA 31904 or to Disabled Veterans of America 1020 19th St. NW Suite 475 Washington, D.C. 20036.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Franks
3 Entries
August 13, 2012
I'm deeply saddened by Jack's passing and may God grant your family the strength, courage and serenity to get through these difficult times.
Sincerely, Jeff Held
Andy & Mike Wemmer
August 13, 2012
Andy and I are so sad for your loss. we will miss Jack. if there is anything that you need done please let us know.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
August 8, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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