Elmer Franks

Elmer Franks, age 89, of Hewitt passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Funeral services will be 2:00PM, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00PM, Friday, February 1, 2013 at the funeral home. Elmer was born on October 18, 1923 in Purmela, Texas to the late Issac Franks and Ora Lipsey Franks. He attended school at Plainview and Gatesville. He was in the Navy from 1944 – 1946. He married Laneva Sherwood on December 19, 1947. Elmer enjoyed playing dominos and going fishing. He loved visiting with family and friends. Elmer loved the Lord and studied his Bible daily. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Gatesville. He was preceded in death by his great-grandchildren, Krissy Krueger and Dallas Krueger; one sister; and three brothers. Elmer is survived by his wife of 65 years, Laneva Franks; daughters, Onita Franks and Brenda Kay Heiner, both of Gatesville; son, Wayne Franks of Ranger; six grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and dear friend, Buddy Watson.