Gene Franks Obituary
In loving memory of Gene Franks (Asheville, North Carolina), who departed this world on May 8, 2025 at the age of 84. Gene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Franks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard Church and Jewell Franks Harwood; his former wife Dixie Lee Franks; his brother-in-law David Camby; and also, Christopher Franks, Jimmy Raines (Linda), Marvin Raines, Kenneth Raines and Danny Raines.
He is survived by: his children, Junior Franks (Joanna), Sissy Holcombe (Henry) and Sharon Leicht (Andy); his grandchildren, Lindsay Edwards (Robbie), Taylor Shope (Colby), Kevin Leicht, Matt Leicht (Bella), Zack Franks, Nathan Franks and Stephanie Harwood (Robin); his great grandchildren, Emaleigh, Jackson, Marleigh, Raegan, Konner, Lainey, Levi, Nico, Rilynn, Ivy and Laiken; his siblings, Johnny Raines, Donnie Church (Patti), Clara Lawrence (Charles), Mary Lou Camby and Joann Lunsford (James); and his close friend Dena Peek. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
