James W. Franks, age 88, of Munster, IN, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Roseann Franks; children, Jerry (Karen) Franks, Zachary (Katie) Franks, Matthew Lalich and Angelina (Matthew) Tancos; daughter-in-law, Karen Marie Franks; grandchildren, Brett, Tricia, Tammy, Ryan, Gabriella, Peyton, Zachary Jr. and Lourdes; seven great grandchildren; sisters,Continue Reading
James W. Franks, age 88, of Munster, IN, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Roseann Franks; children, Jerry (Karen) Franks, Zachary (Katie) Franks, Matthew Lalich and Angelina (Matthew) Tancos; daughter-in-law, Karen Marie Franks; grandchildren, Brett, Tricia, Tammy, Ryan, Gabriella, Peyton, Zachary Jr. and Lourdes; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Jean (John) Hall and Linda Senkbeil; and brother, Jim (Lena) Clark; and a special uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Della Clark; his biological father, Walter Franks; son, Dennis Franks; sisters, Bobbie Humphrey, Nelda Lawler and Rachel (late Billy) Wilson. In addition to serving our great country as a Sergeant in the Air Force from 1946-1953, James W. Franks went on to become a great leader and innovator as an automobile auction owner and auctioneer for over 30 years. James and partner (late) Walter James (“Jimmie”) Cotton received the Industry Pioneer Award on behalf of the National Auto Auction Association for their excellence in establishing Arena Auto Auction as our nation’s premier automobile auction as early as the 1960’s before retiring in 1990. Organizations and affiliations include the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, ANSAR Temple of Springfield, Illinois, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and master member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 DIRECTLY at Faith Reformed Church 8910 Grace St. Highland, IN, with Pastor Jason Devries, officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lane Memorial Park Crown Point, IN. Visitation will be on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN, from 2:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
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