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Established 1948   Wed January 19, 1957  Herald Democrat October 19, 2009 Charles went to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the age of 70 years. Charles was born on February 5, 1939 in Sherman, son of Grant Leo Franks and Elizabeth King Franks. He married Patsy Franklin on January 19, 1957. Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Patsy Franklin Franks of Sherman; son, Charles Ray Franks and wife, Cathie, of Howe; daughters, Debbie Polonchak of Howe; and Cheryl Keeling and James Calhoun of Sherman; sister, Kim Johnson of Denison. He is also survived by grandchildren, Racheal Sedmack and husband, Joey, of Howe; Charles William Franks and Jessica Keirns of Sherman; Michael Polonchak of Denison; Travis Keeling of Denison; Jesse Franks and Alex Smith of Howe; Jesseca Franks of Howe;, Matty Polonchak of Howe; Brock Taylor of Denison; Chris Griffin of Howe; and Alyssa Hutson of Little Elm; great-grandchildren, Ayla Pierson Franks, Michael Taylor Franks, Heath Ryan Franks, all of Howe; and Chase Alexander Tomlinson of Denison; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Franks was a retired over-the-road truck driver having worked for several local companies. He was an avid hunter and took several hunting trips over the years with his son and grandsons. He was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed camping with his wife, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Patsy Ferguson, Gloria Cook, Kathy Watson; and brother Harlan Franks. Services were held Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2009 at Southside Baptist Church in Denison. Burial followed at the Cedarlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Keith Taylor officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jamie Ferguson, B.J. Watson, Cody Johnson, Rick Higginbotham, Scott Renfro, David Renfro, Jason Tomlinson and Kelly Gann. Honorary pallbearers were Mr. Frank's grandsons and his dear lifelong friends, Jerry Renfro and Joe Williamson.  The Herald Democrat January 8, 2012 Sherman - Patsy June Franklin Franks was born April 20, 1941 in Sherman, Texas, daughter of E.O. "Bill" Franklin and Jewel Renfro Franklin and went to be in the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from her home at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 14 days. Mrs. Franks was a lifetime resident of Sherman. She married Charles Leon Franks on January 19, 1957 in Durant, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Franks worked for Robert, Sanford and Taylor Wholesale Co. for 15 years and then worked for the Herald Democrat as a camera operator for 19 years until her retirement in1995. She was a 4-H leader at one time and enjoyed taking her children to play days and rodeos. She and her family enjoyed being at the lake on the boat and tubing on the water. Her children were her greatest love and she had a passion for her many animals, taking care of them. Mrs. Franks became a huge fan of NASCAR this past year, watching Matt Kenseth on television. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Mrs. Franks was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eva Janet Franklin; and brother, Billy Joe Franklin. Survivors include her son, Charles Ray Franks and wife, Cathie, of Howe; daughters, Debbie Polonchak of Howe; Cheryl Keeling and James Calhoun, of Sherman; sister, Leota Huckabee and husband, Lloyd, of Gainesville; sister-in-law, Kim Johnson of Denison; grandchildren: Racheal Sedmack and husband, Joey, of Howe; Charles William Franks and wife, Jessica, of Tom Bean; Michael Polonchak of Denison; Travis Keeling of Durant, Oklahoma; Jesse Franks of Howe; Jesseca Franks and Aaron Alexander of Howe; Matty Polonchak of Howe; Brock Taylor of Denison; Chris Griffin of Howe; Alyssa Hutson and husband, Jarrod, of Little Elm; Jason and Patti Tumlinson of Denison; great-grandchildren: Ayla Pierson Franks of Howe; Michael Taylor Franks of Howe; Heath Ryan Franks of Howe; and Chase Alexander Tumlinson of Denison; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. A Celebration of Mrs. Franks' life was held Monday, January 9, 2012 at Southside Baptist Church, Denison with Rev. Keith Taylor officiating. Interment followed at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman with Jim Ferguson, Jason Tumlinson, Brock Taylor, Joseph Sedmack, Aaron Alexander, and James Calhoun serving as pallbearers. Services were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home, Sherman, Texas.   Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |