1938
Jimmy
2011
Jimmy Franks
May 17, 1938 — November 11, 2011
JIMMY (GABBY) FRANKS
was born in Savannah, Tennessee on May 17, 1938 the son of the late Jamie Chesley and Willie Mae Baugus Franks.
On October 11, 2001 he was united in marriage to Dianna Parker Hensel, who survives.
Mr. Franks was a self employed logger. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Franks enjoyed providing wagon rides for children and adults in several communities and parades. He loved gardening and he was a hard working man that put his family first.
Mr. Franks departed this life on November 11, 2011 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 25 days.
In addition to his wife, Dianna of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by 3 sons, Jimmy E. Franks and wife Betty, Timmy L. Franks and wife Rhonda and Terry D. Franks and wife Vickie, all of Savannah, Tennessee
2 step sons, Randy Hensel of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Shawn Hensel and wife Maria of Cleveland, Tennessee
one step daughter, Holly Hensel of Detroit, Michigan
11 grandchildren, Lezlee Franks, Jesse Franks, Jonathan Franks, Jamie Franks and wife Robyn, Jason Franks and wife Casey, Justin (Scoot) Franks and wife Carrie, David Hensel, Marita Hensel, Amy Melson and husband Ricky, Anastasia Allessandra and Jason Clark and wife Mandy.
8 great grandchildren, Caidan Franks, Haylee Franks, Brody West, Madison Franks, Mackenzie Franks, Cody Melson, Daniel Perrigo, and Emmy Franks.
one brother, Rachel Franks and wife Pauline of Savannah, Tennessee
2 sisters, Rheba Franks and Peggy Beckham and husband David, all of Savannah, Tennessee
Mr. Franks is also survived by a dear friend, Jarod Pickens of Savannah, Tennessee
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Larry Franks and David Earl Franks.
was born in Savannah, Tennessee on May 17, 1938 the son of the late Jamie Chesley and Willie Mae Baugus Franks.
On October 11, 2001 he was united in marriage to Dianna Parker Hensel, who survives.
Mr. Franks was a self employed logger. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Franks enjoyed providing wagon rides for children and adults in several communities and parades. He loved gardening and he was a hard working man that put his family first.
Mr. Franks departed this life on November 11, 2011 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 25 days.
In addition to his wife, Dianna of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by 3 sons, Jimmy E. Franks and wife Betty, Timmy L. Franks and wife Rhonda and Terry D. Franks and wife Vickie, all of Savannah, Tennessee
2 step sons, Randy Hensel of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Shawn Hensel and wife Maria of Cleveland, Tennessee
one step daughter, Holly Hensel of Detroit, Michigan
11 grandchildren, Lezlee Franks, Jesse Franks, Jonathan Franks, Jamie Franks and wife Robyn, Jason Franks and wife Casey, Justin (Scoot) Franks and wife Carrie, David Hensel, Marita Hensel, Amy Melson and husband Ricky, Anastasia Allessandra and Jason Clark and wife Mandy.
8 great grandchildren, Caidan Franks, Haylee Franks, Brody West, Madison Franks, Mackenzie Franks, Cody Melson, Daniel Perrigo, and Emmy Franks.
one brother, Rachel Franks and wife Pauline of Savannah, Tennessee
2 sisters, Rheba Franks and Peggy Beckham and husband David, all of Savannah, Tennessee
Mr. Franks is also survived by a dear friend, Jarod Pickens of Savannah, Tennessee
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Larry Franks and David Earl Franks.
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