Richard L. Franks Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard L. Franks (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 76, on April 1, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his wife Maria. He is survived by: his brother Ron Franks; his sister-in-law Linda; his sister Connie Sanders (John); and his nieces and nephews, Jamie Averill (Scott), Stacey Bishop (Tom), Adrian Franks (Carrie) and Troy Sanders (Maranda).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ohio State University Maria Melnyk Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Rick's life and legacy. Donations may be made by phone at 614 292 2281 or online at osu.edu (Fund #602288).
