Gary Henry Frans

Gary Henry Frans obituary, Huntsville, AL

Gary Henry Frans

Gary Frans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory - Huntsville on Jan. 21, 2026.
Gary Henry Frans, 65, of Huntsville; passed away peacefully Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home in Huntsville. He was born Saturday, September 24, 1960, in Vinita, Oklahoma; to Perry Clayton and Elizabeth M. Whitfield Frans.

Gary installed siding for R&H Siding for many years. He was a simple, kind-hearted man who loved motorcycles-especially Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He had a natural talent for mechanics, enjoyed working on vehicles, and was a skilled pool player. Above all, Gary cherished his family and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife, Theresa Ann Frans; his parents, Perry Frans and Elizabeth Brown; and three brothers, Robert Frans, Clayton Frans, and Ross Schwalm.

He is survived by his step-son, Chris Mangrum, of Huntsville; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Linda Frost, of Florida, Karen and Darel Green, of Raymore, Missouri, and Shirley Young; two nephews, Bryan Frans, of Huntsville and Clayton Jr. Frans; and one niece, Tina Dawson, of Raymore, Missouri. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Evan and Destiny Mangrum.

Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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