SHERMAN - Jerry Lynn Franks, 70, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman. 
Mr. Franks was born Sept. 17, 1939 in Sherman, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Edna Mae (Wolfington) Franks. Jerry served his country proudly in the U. S. Army. He retired after more than 20 years of service from Coca Cola Bottling Company. Jerry was a member of Elks Lodge 2280 in Sherman for many years and served three terms as Exalted Ruler. Jerry was a very kind and loving father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 
Mr. Franks is survived by his loving family, son Steve Lynn Franks and wife Sharon of Sherman, daughter, Jerrica Lynn Garland of Sherman; grandchildren, Stephanie Lynn McNutt and husband Jason, Stacie Marie Franks, Sean Patrick Franks, Peyton Garland, Gracie Franks; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Michael Mcnutt, Kolby Earl McNutt all of Sherman; mother, Edna Mae Franks of Sherman; sisters, Rosa Lee Spice, Sandra Kay McCurley, Judith Ann Carender, Linda Jo Keeling, Brenda Joyce Roper and several nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his father. 
Jerry was cremated according to his wishes with a memorial service being held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at Sherman House of Praise located at 211 S. Walnut in Sherman with Pastor Leland Samuelson officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date in West Hill Cemetery. 
Condolences may be registered online at www. fisherfh.com. 
Arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, located at 604 W. Main in Denison.