John Franks
John T. Franks, 79, of Beaumont, died Saturday, April 20, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 22, 1939, in Newton, to Johnnie Seybold Franks and Robert Franks. John was a United States Air Force veteran. He retired from Goodyear after thirty-five years of employment as a utility’s manager. John was a member of B.F. Quicksall Lodge #1370 A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge, Beaumont.
John is survived by his wife, Judy Pearl Franks, of Beaumont; sons, John R. Franks and his wife, Evette and Jeff Franks and his wife, Carrie, all of Beaumont; and Jim Franks and his wife, Lisa, of Fulshear; grandchildren, Garrick Franks and his wife, K’Leigh, of Vidor; Grant Franks and his wife, Kaylan, of Dayton; Brandon Franks, of Beaumont; SRA Brad Franks and his wife, Sidney, stationed in Omaha, Nebraska; Bailey Rose and her husband, Klay, of Buna; Alison Franks and Lily Franks, both of Fulshear; great-grandchildren, Gauge Franks, Dawson Franks, Bryleigh Franks, and Olivia Franks; brother, Jim Bob Franks and his wife, Betty, of Topeka, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Joyce Franks, of Vidor.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie Franks Griner, in 2004; brother, Ed Franks, in 2013; and great-granddaughter, Kensley Franks, in 2019.
A gathering of Mr. Franks’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 701 calder beaumont tx 77701
- 04/24/2019
- 10:00 am
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 04/23/2019
- 5:25 am
Comments
Kimberly Glenn ( Wilkins)
Jeff and Jim all are in my prayers and thoughts
Pam and Jerry Harvey
Judy, you and John T have been our best friends for 40 years. We have never known kinder, more generous people. John T has finally reached the end of his journey through this terrible disease, but his love and devotion to you and your boys will surround you always.
Donald Coleman and Family
Condolences to the family. May you be comforted by your memories of John T
Millard Bennett
My prayers are with the Franks family
Burl & Peggy Caraway
A good man, great family, and lovely friend/wife
Roger Dimick
To Judy and Her Family, I am saddened to learn of Johnny's passing. I recall the fun times we had at OES, and the discussions of the juke box! Johnny was a great man with OES and with the Lodge. I will keep all of you in your prayers.
Mike and Beth Day
The best boss I have ever had! Was a man with great kindness and had high integrity with the willingness to listen to be able to resolve the problem that was brought to him... He was a very good friend to me !!
Paul Hall
So sorry your loss John and family. Thinking and praying for you guys.
Sheri an mark Fugitt
RIP uncle John you will always be in our hearts Until we meet again
Michael Tanous and Staff
Our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Loretta GODINA
Jeff , I want you and Ms Judy to know your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time I never had the opportunity to meet you father in person but I believe he was a wonderful kind man. I have been told by many people who knew him that your much like him in many ways . Prayers for comfort and peace in your days to come.
Bryan Chambers
Great man ! Great family. I feel your loss. He will be truly missed.
Dale Bailey
John was the best boss I had and even better friend, he always had time to listen . I'll always be thankful for the help and advice he gave me through the years. My prayers go out to Miss Judy and family in this time of grief.
Gay & Tom Dawson
Judy, know that you are being prayed for and that of your family. May God grant you peace. Love you, my friend, Gay
Richard Sumrall
Men as good as John T. are rare. Never had a better boss and good friend. Condolences to the family.
TOM AND MARY V. ENGELKING AND BETH
JOHN T. COULD DO ANYTHING.....AND DO IT WELL!....WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY ABOUT ANYBODY. WE LOVE YOU ALL,
claude helveston
good friend and neighbor