Carey Wayne Franks

Carey Wayne Franks obituary

Carey Wayne Franks

Carey Franks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collins-Burke Funeral Home on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Carey Wayne Franks, age 67 of Nauvoo, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel. Burial will be at Walker Memory Gardens. Bobby Smith will officiate.

Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his Wife-Vickie Weaver Franks; Mother-Minnie Lee (Davis) Franks; Father-Earnest James Franks; Brother-Michael Franks; Father-in-law-H.Z. Weaver; Mother-in-law-Louise Weaver; Sisters-in-law-Diane McCullar and Nina Jo Self; Brother-in-law-Ricky Weaver.

He is survived by his Son-Heath Franks (Leah); Sisters-Rhonda Hall and Ramona Garrison; Grandchildren-Lilliand Franks and Joshua Franks; Host of Nieces and Nephews.

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