Freeman Franks

FREEMAN FRANKS

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 9, 1939 the son of the late George Franks and Elsie Brown Hill.

Freeman was united in marriage to Mable Smith, who preceded her husband in death on October 17, 2011.

Freeman worked for Roach Sawmill. He was a member of the St. Jude Coon Hunting Club. Freeman enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding the river bottom and talking on his CB, Dogman was his handle.

He departed this life on January 18, 2019 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 9 days.

Freeman is survived by his children, Becky Smith, Jayne Shelby, Lee Qualls, Pokey Franks, Tracy Franks and Jon Franks, all of Savannah, Tennessee; 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Hunt, Polly Gooch, Ruby Gammill, Betty Davison, Martha McCasland and Joanne Hunt, all of Savannah, Tennessee; and a brother, Jessie Franks of Savannah, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents and wife, Freeman was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Todd; one son, Michael Franks; one grandson, Steve Qualls, Jr.; one great grandson, Jayden Shelby; one sister, Esther Holt; and three brothers, Lester Holt, Coy Franks and Robert Hill.