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Granville Franks

July 4, 1928 — December 24, 2013

GRANVILLE FRANKS

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 4, 1928 the son of the late Glenn Presley and Lillie Franks.

On December 19, 1949 he was united in marriage to Polly Stricklin, who preceded her husband in death on December 30, 2005

Mr. Franks was self employed working in home construction. He was a member of Forest Ridge Union Church. Mr. Franks loved whittling and riding four wheelers and most of all he loved playing with his grandchildren.

He departed this life on December 24, 2013 in Florence, Alabama at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 20 days.

Mr. Franks is survived by his children, Peggy Stacks, Jeannie Cox, Penny Williams, Robin Rippie, Gary W. Franks, Jerry Maynard Franks and David Michael Franks, all of Savannah, Tennessee.

19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren

one sister, Katie Hamilton of Savannah, Tennessee and one brother, Jimmy Ancil Franks of Savannah, Tennessee

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Jo Webb, Willodean Franks and one infant sister and four brothers, Landis Franks, Finis Franks, Guy Edward Franks and one infant brother
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, December 27, 2013

5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Saturday, December 28, 2013

8:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Chapel Services

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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