Daniel Wade Franks
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 1, 1973 the son of the late Gary and Mary Lou Smith Franks.
Daniel lived all his life in Hardin County. He was self-employed working in carpentry, welding, and concrete work. In his spare time Daniel enjoyed hunting and woodwork.
He departed this life on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 48 years, 9 months and 1 day.
Daniel is survived by his children, Graham Franks and his wife Carlee of Waterloo, Alabama, Mason Franks of Savannah, Tennessee and Trae Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Hudson and Hazel; brother, Adam Franks and his wife Codie of Savannah, Tennessee; sisters, Rebecca Sanders and her husband Goose of Adamsville, Tennessee and Brandie Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; and nieces and nephews, Chaz Sanders and Kyla Sanders, both of Adamsville, Tennessee and Kallie Franks and Leoma Franks, both of Savannah, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelby Elizabeth Franks; grandfathers, Granville Franks and Eugene Smith; and grandmothers, Polly Franks and Bessie Smith.