Gene Austin Franks Sr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Gene Austin Franks Sr. (Hot Springs, Arkansas). Gene, born on July 17, 1939, passed away on October 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Austin Franks Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Austin Thomas Franks and Mayor of Pine Bluff; his wife Pam Franks; and his sister Linda Joyner. He is survived by: his sons, Gene Franks, Jr. (Shannon) and Austin Franks (DeDe); his grandchildren, John Franks, Eli Franks, Easton Franks, Owen Brown, Madisyn Ashcraft, Jonathon Franks and Cameron Franks; his great grandchild Rhett Franks; his niece Dana King; and his nephew Tom Wingard.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gross Funeral Home Chapel (120 Wrights St, Hot Springs, AR 71913). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Crestview Memorial Park (3077 E Grand Service Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901).
