On Monday, December 7, 2020, Jackie Franks, 59, of Woodville, AL, gained his angel wings at home with his wife by his side.
He was born October 10, 1961 to parents, German and Buna Mae Franks. Jackie was a lifetime resident of Woodville and a Town Councilman. He worked for Dean & Son Plumbing for 33 years.
Jackie loved a lot of things in life; his family, Auburn football, deer hunting, Talladega, grilling for family and friends, his truck, mowing his yard, and making jokes, but in the end, he would want to be remembered for his love for the Lord. He attended Bible Baptist Church.
In September 2018, during a chemo treatment his heart stopped and he got a glimpse of his Heavenly home. He shared with people what the Lord had done for him and stated “There is something out there.” He fought cancer for 2 ½ years. Recently, he was praying for God to take him home.
He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Sharon Franks; daughter, Jacqueline Franks (James); grandsons, Christian Franks and Samuel Knopps; brother, Tommy (Tracy) Franks; niece, Hanna (Justin) Rutherford; nephews, Tyler Franks and Trey Jones; great nephews, Beau and Cooper Rutherford; father and mother in law, Glenn and Ruby Swafford; brother in law, Roy (Sandra) Swafford; special cousin, Della Hall; special friends, Ronald Goin and Tracey Hinken; and a host of friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, German and Buna Mae Franks; grandparents, Sam Jack and Gladys Wright and Robert and Dicie Franks.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clearview Cancer Institute or Alliance Cancer Care.
The family would like to thank Comfort Care Hospice for the care he received.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 am at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Rev. James Jeffery and Frankie Osmer officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Ronald Goin, Roy Swafford, Trey Jones, Justin Rutherford, “Pookie” Chris Osmer, and Eddie Bates. Honorary pallbearers are Christian Franks, Samuel Knopps, Tyler Franks, and co-workers of Dean & Son Plumbing.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
