Arthur M. Franks

Arthur M. Frankswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 25, 1930 the son of the late Neal McKinley and Ada Melson Franks.On July 25, 1961 he was united in marriage to Lillian Lee Cummings, who survives.Mr. Franks was a timber cutter and had lived in Gillis Mills.Mr. Franks departed this life on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the age of 79 years, 5 months, 8 days.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Timmie Lane Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; a daughter, Debbie Lynn Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; 2 sisters, Etta Sherrill of Houston, Tennessee and Susie Stricklin of Savannah, Tennessee; 2 grandchildren, Wesley Blake Franks and Ayla Chase Franks; a step granddaughter, Nicole Williams.In addition to his parents, Mr. Franks was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Oscar Franks and James Franks; 3 sisters, Edith Holt, Jewel Wilkerson, and an infant sister; 2 half sisters, Katherine Johnson and Mae Sherrill; a granddaughter, Megan Paige Franks.