Mr. William Garrison Franks, 91, of Brilliant passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, in the Northwest Medical Center. Garrison was born Jan. 21, 1933 to Dewey and Ila Hollis Franks. He was a member of the Freewater Freewill Baptist Church for many years. Garrison was employed with the Winfield Cotton Mill Fruit of the Loom for nearly 40 years before his retirement.
Mr. Franks is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Sara Jane Franks; son, Randall Franks (Paula); brother, Joe Franks; granddaughters, Christian Gillion (John) and Catlin Roberts (Gage); grandson, Allen Franks (Gracie); great-grandsons, Garrett Gillion, and Grayson Franks; great-granddaughters, Harper Gillion and Addilyn Franks; and a host of other family members and friends.
Mr. Franks was preceded in death by son, Mike Franks; his parents, Dewey and Ila Franks; brothers, Woodrow, J.P., and Holly Franks; and sisters, Dena Dickinson, Betty Bostick, and Mary Taylor.
A graveside service for Mr. Franks was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Green Springs Cemetery near Pea Ridge.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4327
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