Michael Franks, of Niles
April 12, 1958 — Nov. 29, 2016
Niles Daily Star, Published 11:29 am Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Michael Franks Sr., 58, of Niles, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.
He was born to the late Herschel and Mattie (Lay) Franks.
Mike was a hard worker who enjoyed fishing, spending time at Sumnerville Park with family, cookouts, NASCAR, and mushroom hunting.
- Michael Frank
Mike is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna Franks; daughter Melissa Franks; son Michael Franks II; grandchildren Courtney Franks, Seira Smith, Damein and Jesse Worl and Mariah Lynn; brothers Jerry (Julie), Ricki, Rex, Carl, David, Ronnie, Donnie and James (Bonnie) Franks, all of Tennessee; and sisters Barbara (Paul) Lard, Jean (Wallace) Oldham and Emma Franks, all of Tennessee.
His brother, Daniel Franks, and sister Debbie Kiddy preceded Mike in death.
Viewing will be for two hours prior to the 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, funeral service at Hoven Funeral Home, 414 E. Front St., Buchanan. A dinner will follow services at the Eagles Lodge, 34 Sycamore St., Niles. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.