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John Franz Obituary
North Myrtle Beach
John Frederick "Jack" Franz, 86, died Monday, August 21, 2017 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Born on December 12, 1930 in New Rochelle, NY, he was the son of the late John Frederick and Martha Lundgren Franz.
Mr. Franz proudly served his country as a pilot in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Rita Gail Kriss Franz; two sons, John Frederick Franz, Jr. and James P. Franz (Marie) and three grandchildren, Patrick "Sage", Shaun and Eloise Franz.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 25 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium niche. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or Shriner's Children's Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Franz
Steve and Aileen Ray
August 18, 2023
Rita,
You and Jack have been good friends and neighbors for several years and we will always remember the good times we shared. God bless you and your family.
Steve&Aileen Ray
August 18, 2021
Jack was a great friend and neighbor and we will always remember the memories we shared. God bless you and your family.
Steve and Aileen Ray
August 18, 2020
Rita,
Jack was a great neighbor and friend, we have thought many times about our friend over the last 3 years,
we are sorry for your loss and know you are in our prayers for you and family.
Sue Trost
August 18, 2019
Thinking of you today Rita, and sending you many hugs! Whenever I think of Jack, I smile, knowing hes having a hell of a time in heaven. Love you!! ❤
Clare Crabtree Eberts
September 5, 2017
I am sad to hear that Jack has left us. Know that you are all in my prayers with hopes that the wonderful memories that you have shared with him will lift you up, day to day.
Wayne Williams - USMC
August 29, 2017
Thanks for your service Soldier !!!
Wayne Williams
United States Marine Corps
August 24, 2017
Rita, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Gene and Regina
August 24, 2017
Rita - So sorry to hear about Jack...
Kay Falvey
August 24, 2017
Jack was a good friend and neighbor we are so sorry for your lost and my God bless you and the family.
Steve & Aileen Ray
Susie Trost
August 24, 2017
My friend Jack, you've always been so kind and loving. I'm happy that you are free of pain now and hanging out with the angels. You left behind a lot of people who will dearly miss you, and we'll hold you in our hearts forever.
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