Thomas Allen Franks

January 4, 1944 - December 2, 2016

Thomas “Tom” Allen Franks, 72, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away at the home of his son on December 2, 2016. Tom was born in Winchester, Virginia on January 4th, 1944 and joined the U.S. Air Force in January 1961 and served 1 year. Tom worked as a Carpenter just about all his life and drove a tractor and trailer in his earlier years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, was actively involved in many charity fund raisers and was a Life Member of the Eagles organization in Deltona, Florida and Winchester, Virginia. Tom is survived by his sister Alice V. Smith, his children; Allen Franks and wife Maggie, Mike Franks and wife Maureen, Kim Edwards, Brian Franks and Thomas A. Franks II. Tom had 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tom is preceded in death by his father Allen Leslie Franks, his mother Helen C. Franks and a sister Susan Ann Franks. The funeral service will be held at 11AM on Sat., Dec. 10th, 2016 at Congregational Christian Fellowship Church at 2908 Middle Road in Winchester with Rusty Haws officiating. A burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Shenandoah Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Phelps Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Blue Ridge Hospice of Winchester, Virginia. The family of Thomas Allen Franks wishes to thank Blue Ridge Hospice, The Veterans Administration and Congregational Christian Fellowship Church. Obituary submitted by family. www.phelpsfunerals.com