Wayne Franks, 62, Passes Away in Savannah

Longtime member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church remembered by family and community.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Wayne Franks, a 62-year-old resident of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 27th. Franks was a longtime member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church and is survived by his sisters Patsy Murphy and Marilyn Murphy, as well as his brother Bobby Gean Franks. Memorial services were held on March 4th at Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church, with burial following at Lutts Cemetery in Lutts, Tennessee.

Why it matters

Franks' passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and church congregant in Savannah, a small town in southwestern Tennessee. His family and friends will mourn his death and celebrate his life through memorial services and burial.

The details

Wayne Franks was 62 years old at the time of his passing on February 27th. He was the son of the late Marshall and Naomi Grimes Franks. In addition to his sisters and brother, Franks was preceded in death by his brother Jr. Franks and sister Carolyn Strickland.

  • Wayne Franks passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • Memorial services were held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Burial followed at Lutts Cemetery in Lutts, Tennessee.

The players

Wayne Franks

A 62-year-old resident of Savannah, Tennessee and longtime member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

Patsy Murphy

Wayne Franks' sister.

Marilyn Murphy

Wayne Franks' sister.

Bobby Gean Franks

Wayne Franks' brother.

Jr. Franks

Wayne Franks' brother, who preceded him in death.

Carolyn Strickland

Wayne Franks' sister, who preceded him in death.

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The takeaway

The passing of Wayne Franks marks the loss of a longtime community member and church congregant in the small town of Savannah, Tennessee. His family and friends will come together to mourn his death and celebrate his life through memorial services and burial.