Michael A. Franks

Michael A. Franks was born on November 26, 1954 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Robert Ancle and Dorothy Louise Banks Franks.

On September 22, 2000, he was united in marriage to Marsha Lee Johnson, who preceded her husband in death on August 29, 2023.

Mr. Franks honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked as an industrial maintenance mechanic for Tennalum in Jackson, Tennessee. He was an avid fisherman and loved his tractor.

Michael A. Franks departed this life on May 6, 2025 in Saltillo, Tennessee, at the age of 70 years, 5 months, and 10 days.

He is survived by his sons, Chad Franks of Los Angeles, California, Casey Franks of Savannah, Tennessee, and Chase Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; step daughters, Teresa Dhnodt of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Sherry Meyer of Eads, Tennessee; sisters, Sharon Rogers of Reagan, Tennessee and Kristi Ison of Lexington, Tennessee; and 10 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Franks.