Bobby Joe Franks

Bobby Joe Franks, 79, of Searcy, died May 31, 2011 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1931 in Ashdown, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Willie Bell Terry Franks.

Mr. Franks served in the Navy during the Korean War, and after his service time, he came to work for the Cotton Seed Oil Mill and retired as a supervisor.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 52, Betty Gothard Franks; daughter, Susan Ramsey and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Marshall Kennedy and wife Chelsie, Jeff Ramsey and wife April, Dusten Ramsey and wife Victoria; great-grandchildren, Ethan Marshall, Caleb Kennedy, and Aaron Ramsey; sisters, Marie O. Tucker and Mary Ruth Zachary.

A memorial service will be scheduled later this year.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Sun Shine School, P.O. Box 831, Searcy, Arkansas 72145.