James A Franks

October 2, 1925 - November 17, 2020

Mr. James “Jim” Franks, 95, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home in Nowata, OK. James was born on October 2, 1925 and was the son of the late Charles and Dora (Havener) Franks. He married Ruth Sellers in 1950 and the couple enjoyed 56 years together. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2006. He was also preceded in death by one son, Dean Franks; two nephews, Philip and John Franks; and his six brothers and four sisters. Jim worked for 35 years at the Bartlesville Sanitation Department until his retirement. In his younger years he also flew crop duster planes and cut logs. He loved old cars, flying planes and guns. If you drove by his house on any given day, you would see him tinkering on an old car. He is survived by two stepsons, Floyd Abercrombie of Pryor, OK and David Abercrombie of Neosho, MO; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by his family and those who enjoyed his great stories and what a character he was. His family would like to thank his friends in Nowata who were his extended family – especially those he interacted with at the Nowata Depot Cafe. Graveside service arrangements are pending. No formal services are currently planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.