Bob spent his early childhood in DeLeon, Texas before moving at the beginning of junior high to Tyler, Texas where he played football and participated in the boxing program at John Tyler High School. After graduating, Bob entered the U.S. Navy and was discharged as Electricians Mate Second Class. He served four and a half years on the USS Brown.
Upon his discharge from the Navy, Bob came home to Midland, Texas where he worked as a fireman and at Seale Appliance and later for Sears as a salesman. Later he would work in real estate as a home inspector.
Shortly, after arriving home, he met and married Radema Ann (Eubanks) Crocker and they raised four children, Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Johnson, Lori Alice Holbrook, Bill Steven Franks and Karen Lee Franks Tucker.
Bob had a keen love of the outdoors which he shared with his children in the form of hunting and fishing. Bob and beloved wife Ann shared the pleasure of restoration whether it was home or furniture.
Bob was preceded in death by his father Bill Franks and mother, Ruby Gregg and husband Otis. He is survived by his wife Ann Franks, son Bill Steven Franks and wife Tammy, daughter Karen Lee Tucker and Charles Myers, Cindy Johnson and Lori Holbrook, grandchildren, Tommy Johnson, Amanda Sifuentes, Austin Franks, Brooklyn Franks LeClear, and Brandon Tucker and several beloved great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by sister Louise Allen of Midland, TX, brother Jack Franks and wife Mary of Mesquite, TX, sister Nora Ann Busby and husband Glen of Tyler, TX and sister Peggy Swails and husband Danny of Midland, TX, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank his caregivers for their devoted and gentle care, Olivia, Judy, Sommer and Eryka.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com.
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