Billy Lee Franks
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Billy Lee Franks
77 a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away January 20, 2014 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born June 30, 1936 in Prairie Grove, the son of George William and Ruby McCamish Franks.
He was a member of the Rheas Mill Community Church where he also served as lay speaker. Billy served in the United States Air Force then returned to attend college at the University of Arkansas where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineer. He then went to work as a civilian contractor at Tinker Air Force Base.
He was preceded in death by his father and his brother Roy Gene Franks.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Franks; one daughter, Michelle Gibbs and husband, Grant and one son, Michael Franks; one granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth Gibbs and his mother, Ruby Franks.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Friday, January 24, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at Rheas Mill Community Church in Rhea, Arkansas, with burial in Rhea Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Rhea Cemetery Association 18588 Rheas Community Rd Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
77 a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away January 20, 2014 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born June 30, 1936 in Prairie Grove, the son of George William and Ruby McCamish Franks.
He was a member of the Rheas Mill Community Church where he also served as lay speaker. Billy served in the United States Air Force then returned to attend college at the University of Arkansas where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineer. He then went to work as a civilian contractor at Tinker Air Force Base.
He was preceded in death by his father and his brother Roy Gene Franks.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Franks; one daughter, Michelle Gibbs and husband, Grant and one son, Michael Franks; one granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth Gibbs and his mother, Ruby Franks.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Friday, January 24, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at Rheas Mill Community Church in Rhea, Arkansas, with burial in Rhea Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Rhea Cemetery Association 18588 Rheas Community Rd Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Rheas Mill Community Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Jun 30, 1936
Jan 20, 2014
77
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Tributes
Mary Jane and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are sent to you all
Merice mills - Friend
Words can't explain how heartbroken Brad and I are. Billy was one of the kindest, God loving men we have ever known. His unselfish care and compassion for others can never be replaced. His message each Sunday was always an inspiration for us all to love and follow the word of God. We know he is in heaven with his special smile waiting to greet us all. May the lord somehow give you strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Brad and Debbie Rice - friends
I'm so shocked. I had just waited on Mr Billy and Mrs Mary Jane yesterday afternoon at the pizza place in town. He was just fine and healthy and as sweet as ever. My heart is heavy and I can only imagine how Mrs Mary Jane and Morgan are feeling. Morgan sure did love her papaw. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I'm always here for you Mrs Mary Jane. You and your family will be in my prayers. <3
Mandi Hawkins - friend
We were saddened to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Betty Colburn and Kathy Gubitz - Friends
As we learned of Billy's passing,our hearts are so heavy for the loss of our pastor and friend.The love for his own family as well as his church family was so evident ,it was one of the reasons we felt so at home at "The Little Country Church on the Hill" as he would say.We will always remember how proud he was every time Michelle would sing a special and especially the last couple of years as Morgan began to sing specials at our services.Billy's love for his community was so strong that I am certain he is smiling and telling everyone he meets in heaven he from Rheas Mill.
Jerry Moyer family - Church family
Mary Jane, I was saddened to see that Billy Lee had passed away. God be with you and your family and friends and give you all peace during this difficult time.
Pat and Jesse Bain - Family by marriage
Our prayers for both family and Church family. We love to hear the bells of the Church fill our little valley, they will send Mr. Franks to heaven with a lovely song.
Ron and Ginger Phillips - Church neighbor
I can"t even put in words the sadness i felt when i heard the news,Mary Jane as a neighbor an Friend just know that i am here for you and your family day or night call an ill be there,,,,,,
Rick Bartholomew - friend and neighbor
I was truly saddened to learn of Billy's passing. Our friendship started in our younger days on a bus ride to Little Rock to enlist in the Air Force. We were close buddies during those few months of basic training and then went our separate ways. I enjoyed visiting with Billy in later years about those times. My most sincere condolences to the family.
Jerry Leach - Friend
Mary Jane and family, we are thinking of you and praying for your comfort during this difficult time. Billy Lee loved God, his family and "The Little Country Church on the Hill". What a great example he set for everyone he touched in his life.We will miss him so much, but we know he is in a better place.
Roger & Dollie McCratic - Church Family
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Rheas Mill Community Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Jun 30, 1936
Jan 20, 2014
77
Documents