Bobby Joe Frankswas born in Hardin County, Tenneseee on February 18, 1940 the son of the late Earnest and Lillian Wilkerson Franks.On November 13, 1970 he married Dessie Faye Hurley, who preceded him in death on February 24, 2005.Mr Franks had worked at Parris Manufacturing Company on the assembly line. He loved to deer hunt and work on small engines. Mr. Franks departed this life Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the age of 67 years, 9 months, 11 days.He is survived by a daughter, Frances Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; A sister, Janelle Jones of Savannah, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Courtney Franks; a niece, Susan Jones; 2 nephews, Jeffrey Jones and Michael Jones.In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Franks, and a brother, Gene Edward Franks.