Jimmy Eugene Franks
March 7, 1937 - March 21, 2021
Jimmy Eugene Franks, 84, of Shamrock died Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Shamrock. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock. Jimmy was born March 7, 1937 in McLean to Foster and Lucille Milligan Franks. He had been a resident of Shamrock since 1999 and worked for Imperial Irrigation District as a lineman for 35 years prior to his retirement. He married Darlene Newsom Kirkland on October 23, 2010 in Shamrock. He was a US Navy veteran serving from 1955 to 1959, and was a member of the American Legion Post 68 in Shamrock. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Donnie, J.P., and Paul Franks; his sister, Dorothy; his sons, Mark, Brian, and Christopher Franks. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Franks of Shamrock; a step son, Walter Gonzales of California; his brother, Larry Franks of Canadian; his step children, Shelia Fox, Kytreena Kirkland, Linda Cox, Jessica Pepper, Shawn Kirkland, and Jayson Kirkland; his grandchildren, Steven, Adam, Tiffany, Gregory, and Eric; his great grandchildren, Eve, Luke, Bailee, Hazel, and Olivia; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo.
Jimmy Eugene Franks, 84, of Shamrock died Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Shamrock. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock. Jimmy was born March 7, 1937 in McLean... View Obituary & Service Information