Martin Kenneth Franks age 82, Joplin, Mo, passed away Saturday August 16, 2014 following a short illness.
He was born March 12, 1931 in Swain, AR to Hunely and Susie Franks. Marin retired from TAMKO as a traffic manager after several years of service. He was a member and very active with the Newman Road Church of Christ. He served as an Airborne Ranger from 1951-1965 during the Korean War where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant.
He married Bonnie Smith on April 8, 1955 and she preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Buddy Franks, Jack Franks, Joe Franks, and one sister, Edith Waterman. Martin married Irene Harper Chrisenbery on May 3, 2013 and she survives. Additional survivors include two daughters; Joni Franks, Colorado, Teresa Thaman and husband David, Joplin, Mo, one son; Michael Chrisenbery and wife Wendy, Joplin, Mo, three grandchildren; Aubrey Chrisenbery, Kayla Thaman, Joseph Hembree and wife Melissa, two sisters, Helen Ketner, Clarksville, Tn, Shirley Barron and husband Bill, Springdale, Ar, and two sister in laws; Virgie Franks and Helen Franks.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday August 20, 2014 at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary chapel with Pastor Patrick Cawthon officiating. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 19, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Mercy Hospice in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
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