Mr. Nolen Joe Franks

September 5, 1940 - January 17, 2017

Mr. Nolen "Joe" Franks, of Grant, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Franks was 76 years old. Visitation for Mr. Franks will be on Thursday, January 19, 2017, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Grant Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel. Interment will be in Free Home Cemetery. Pallbearers include Eric Franks, John Franks, Daniel Franks, Michael Byram, Jr., Austin Byram, James Bennett, Jr., Matthew Tyler Lee and Jeffery Scott Lee. Mr. Franks is survived by his wife, Shirley Byram Franks. 2 Sons, Joe Wayne (Lisa) Franks and Joseph Edward "Eddie" (Tanya) Franks.3 Daughters,Theresa Darlene (Michael) Byram, Peggy Inez (David Birchfield)Franks, Janice Marie (Matthew) Lee. 1 Brother, Jerry (Janice) Franks. 2 sisters, Sarah Geckles and Nell Spellman. 17 grandchildren. 17 Great grandchildren. Mr. Franks is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ofer and Edna Inez Barrlet Franks and one granddaughter, Jessica Marie Byram.