FRANKS, TOMMIE JERRY age 96, died peacefully at home of natural causes unrelated to Covid19. Tommie was born July 1, 1923 in Arburg Missouri to the parents Jasper and Maudie lee Franks. He spent his time as an avid outdoors man, loved to fish, hunt and sit around a campfire with family and friends. He had a green thumb planting a garden every year and he could bump and paint like no one else. Every year he would go to hunting camp which started over 40 years ago he never missed a season. Tommie was the oldest player on record for APA Sunday night league “ Straight Shooters”. He was a Sunday school bus driver for many years and he could fill a large bus of children with his amazing personality. Tommie retired from Buick in 1984 after 34 years of service. He was a veteran of the Army who received a honorable discharge. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Rose and the last of 9 siblings. Survived by many children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tommie Franks and wife Danette, Terry Franks and wife Wendy, daughter Tory Maxwell (Franks ) and spouse Eric, Timothy J. Franks and Wife Juli.; grandchildren Shannon Edwards Franks, Tommie Jr. Franks and wife Heather, Jamie Franks, Terry Franks Jr., Tim Jr. Franks and wife Nadine, Michael Franks, Christopher Franks and Cody Franks; great grandchildren Jesse, Savannah, Bree, RaeLynn, Marvella Lynn, Logan, Silas and Evalee Franks. Due to Covid19 restrictions no service at this time but information on a Remembrance Service to follow by the Reigle Funeral Home, 5501 W. Pierson Rd., Flushing, MI. Interment at Flushing Cemetery.
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