Joseph Samuel Franks

Joseph Samuel Franks, 73, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away November 25, 2022 at a local nursing home. He was born on June 15, 1949 in Athens, Tennessee to Edgar and Edith (Williams) Franks. He was a native of Polk County, TN but had resided in Cleveland for many years. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the U.S. Army before being medically discharged. He worked at Cleveland Community Hospital before retiring. Joe enjoyed playing Science Trivia with his friends and being on Facebook. He also enjoyed taking care of his many pets over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers Virgil, Johnny and Dwight and two infant sisters, Barbara Ann and Faye Irene.

Joseph is survived by brother Eddie Franks of Lafayette, TN, and five sisters, Shirley Price, Sylvia "Sib" Brown, and Wawanna Derrick of Cleveland, TN, Angie (Charles) Murphy of Calhoun, TN and Sharon (Russell) Ross of Old Fort, TN. Also several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family at Companion Funeral Home - Cleveland Chapel on November 28, 2022 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Graveside services for everyone will be at Benton Station Baptist Cemetery in Benton, TN Saturday December 3rd, 2022 at 2:00PM