Mr. Ira Odell Franks Sr.'s Obituary
Ira Odell Franks Sr., age 90, is at peace with the Lord. He was born on October 15, 1922 in Franklin, TX where he grew up working with his family on a family farm until he enlisted in the US Navy. He served his country honorably during World War II before returning to Houston, TX where he met his wife Mary Armaline Jaynes at a company picnic. The two were married July 9, 1949 and had 3 children: Brenda Gail Johnson, Ira Franks Jr. and Joseph Randall Franks. Ira, retired from Schlumberger in 1985. He is preceded in death by both his parents: Clara Whatley Franks and L.B. Franks, all his 7 siblings and his daughter Gail. Ira passed away on March 19, 2013. His loving memory will live on with his wife Mary Armaline Franks, son Ira Franks and wife Kim, Randy Franks, granddaughter Jill Williams and husband Steven, granddaughter Ann Johnson, granddaughter Kristen Franks, great grandson Lucien who will miss his Opa, son-in-law Lee Johnson, sister-in-law Dorothy Franks and many nieces and nephews. The visitation will take place at South Park Funeral Home, 1310 North Main St., Pearland, Texas on March 21, 2013 from 4pm - 8pm. Funeral services will also be held at South Park Funeral Home on March 22, 2013 at 10am.
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