Allan “L.A.” Franks Jr.
1971 - 2024
From the Jun 11, 2024 e-Edition
Mr. Allan “L.A.” Franks Jr., 52, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday June 7, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hampton Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Monday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m.
He was preceded in death by his father, Allan Franks; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Bernice Franks; maternal grandparents, Clifton and Flordra Stracener; and stepfather, Rex Robinson.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Robinson of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one daughter, Salina Garner of Greenfield, Tennessee; one son, Brandon Smith of Greenfield, Tennessee; girlfriend, Lisa Marie Hall of Huntingdon, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Brooklyn McClain, Emilee Garner, Jayce Garner, Kiley Smith, Bryson Smith, Tinley Smith and Beau Reed Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friendship Sunday School Class C/O Carroll Bank & Trust Attn: Susie Townsend 19510 West Main Street Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 731-986-8281.
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