Jackie Franks

Obituaries

Friday, 11 December 2020 10:27

Jackie Franks, 59 of Woodville gained his angel wings at home with his wife by his side on Monday, December 7, 2020. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Rev. James Jeffery and Frankie Osmer officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery.
Born on Tuesday, October 10, 1961 to parents, German and Buna Mae Franks, Jackie was a lifetime resident of Woodville and a town councilmember. He worked for Dean & Son Plumbing for 33 years.
Jackie loved a lot of things in his 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 of the Lord. He also attended Bible Baptist Church. In 2018, during a chemo treatment, his heart stopped, and he received 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 two and a half years, and recently, he was praying for God to take him home.
He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Sharon Franks; daughter, Jacqueline (James) Franks; grandsons, Christian Franks, Samuel Knopps; brother, Tommy (Tracy) Franks; niece, Hanna (Justin) Rutherford; nephews, Tyler Franks, Trey Jones; great-nephews, Beau Rutherford, 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, Tracey Hinken; a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Sam Jack and Gladys Wright, Robert and Dicie Franks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clearview Cancer Institute or Alliance Cancer Care. The family would like to thank Comfort Care Hospice for the care he received.