Charles Andy Franks
Funeral services for Charles Andy Franks, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Franks died Friday, June 6, 2014, at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born August 9, 1928, at Viola, Arkansas, to Orvis Talmage Franks and Essie May Roe Franks. He graduated high school at Viola, Arkansas, with the Class of 1946. On May 27, 1950, he was married at Viola, Arkansas, to Maxine Parker. Mr. Franks was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. He worked as a Real Estate Broker and Appraiser for over forty years. Mr. Franks was a Master Mason, a member of Mt. Zion Lodge AF & AM and was a Shriner of HOST Shrine. He loved hunting, fishing and playing golf. He proudly provided for his family and helped friends and neighbors. Mr. Franks was a member of the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Franks, of the family home; one son, Roger Franks and wife, Candace, Little Rock, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Ava Franks, Little Rock, Arkansas; two brothers-in-law, Roscoe Parker, West Plains, Missouri and Hubert Mitchell, of the State of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother, Imon Franks and one sister, Janet Mitchell, precede him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Diane Springs
June 6, 2014 @ 12:32 pm
Maxine and Roger….I am so sorry to hear of Charles’ passing. I called Rod, of course, to get an update and he said Charles had been very sick. I know he’s not sick anymore and not in any pain, AND, he’s having a great time seeing all the wonders of Heaven.
Please know that my prayers are with all of you. I regret that I cannot do this in person, with a hug, instead of in a message.
God Bless all of you!
Diane Hammond Springs
Tara Weaver
June 7, 2014 @ 11:23 am
Maxine and family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. The memories of Charles and you throughout my life are many. Charles was a true christian man who loved Jesus and was a true living example of the Christian walk. Through the years of service through church, Eastern Star and Masonic events Charles’ life touched many. Much love.
Larry Proffitt
June 16, 2014 @ 10:25 am
Mrs. Franks I want you to know that you are in my prayers. Charles was a fine man and a great help to me and my family when we had nothing. One of my memories of Charles is when we moved back to West Plains, wanted to buy a house and all we had for a down payment was a car. Charles talked the seller into accepting our car as collatral and we bought a house. I still tell that story from time to time. May God Bless and Keep You.