Ottie Ray Franks

Ottie Ray Franks departed this life on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the age of 70 years, 7 months, and 14 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 21, 1946 the son of the late Arthur and Elene Harville Franks. On March 6, 1964, he was united in marriage to Betty Ann Dunaway, who survives.

Ottie had worked for Owens Corning Fiberglass and was a member of Union Church. He loved to coon hunt when he was younger and loved to deer hunt with his children,brothers, and nephews. Ottie's love and passion was dancing, western music and gospel music.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Ann Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; children, Steven Ray Franks and Jeffery Daniel Franks both of Savannah, Tennessee and Brian Keith Franks of Adamsville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Colby Franks, Haley Franks, Amanda Hill, Makayla Franks, Dace Franks, Quaid Franks, Brooke Hatchell, Toni Dickey, Karly Napier, and Gracie Napier; great grandchildren, Bentley Hill, Lily Hatchell, and Ivey Hatchell; sisters, Peggy Berry and Joyce Hunter; and brothers, JC Franks, Danny Franks, and Rex Franks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Franks.