of West Memphis, AR
April 26, 1946 - April 17, 2017
Bernis A. Franks, 70, of West Memphis died Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home in West Memphis.
Mr. Franks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tyronza, Arkansas, he was a Patrolman for West Memphis Police Department from 1974 until retirement in 1981, after retirement he went to work for Cotton Belt Railroad Rail Road police from 1981 to 1993 in September of 1993 came back to the West Memphis Police Department as a Detective and retired in 2011 and after retirement he became a Detective for the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department he also served in U. S. Marine Corp.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gail Franks, his father Bernis Benton Franks.
He is survived by three daughters, Stephanie Alford (Harold) of Collierville, TN; Jennifer Goldsby (Tri) of Marion, AR; and Amanda Holt(Bret) of Marion, AR; his mother, Clara Jane Franks of Tyronza, AR; two sisters, Linda Armstrong of Trumann, AR; and Lisa Davis (Terry) of Marion, AR; two brothers, Steve Franks of Tyronza, AR; and Terry Franks of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, Ana N. Alford, Thomas B. Goldsby IV, Alaina Scott Goldsby, Caroline Holt, Browning Holt and Brittany Rodgers.
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22 Condolence(s)
Johnny Sampson
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
2 MY CLOSET FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ME BROTHER BERNIS WAS A VERY VERY GOOD FRIEND 2 ME HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER 2 ME HE LOVES 2 JOKE AROUND WITH ME THAT THE WAY HE IS HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST R LORD AND SAVIOR AND THE HOLLY SPIRIT I PROMISE YOU MAY FRIEND I WILL BE IN HEAVEN WITH YOU SOME DAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD SPEED😎😎😎😎😎⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
Leiona Cook
Friday, May 5, 2017
Sending prayers and condolences to the family of Detective Franks. He was a great person and so helpful. He always had a smile and good advice. It was a real shock that he passed. But he is now rejoicing in heaven with family and friends. Detective Franks you will truly be missed. Crittenden County has lost one of the best men that ever worked for them.
God bless all of the Franks family. May God comfort you all.
Leiona Cook
Tina Mitchell Hill (Lee)
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
To the Franks Family,
I knew Bernis from the time I was a kid to adult hood. He worked with my dad R.C Mitchell and was a great man and friend of the family. He will be missed dearly. I am shocked because I just found out today he passed. May God be with your family and prayers are with you.
Lee & Tina Hill
JIMMY PRESTIDGE
Monday, April 24, 2017
great guy and a nice family that i have known all of my life
Barbara Kemp Robbins
Friday, April 21, 2017
My prayers are with the Franks Family.
Bill & Sylvia McFerrin
Thursday, April 20, 2017
We have known and loved Bernis as one of our family for all these years. We remember when he was a little boy and used to play on the street with all his friends and the fun that they all used to have. Now as always time catches up with all of us and as God said in his word it is appointed for man to die and we don't get to pick the time. When it happens we don't understand it but God does. The last time i talked to Bernis he told me at that time that he was a Christian so with that thought in mind i know that he is having a wonderful time now. I think that if you could ask him if he wanted to come back i can assure you his answer would be no way. Bernis we will miss you but until we get to see you again rest peaceful in the arms of God. May God bring peace to the family and friends that you have left behind.
SHERRY FINCHER
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Precious man..we had alot of laughs and solved alot of problems..(we thought)..
Bryan & Roberta Walls
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Sending prayers to the family.
Donni Dubert
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
You were such a good man, and will always be loved and respected. Your true sincerity for others will always be remembered. Love, Renie.
Aubrey Zachary
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
To a true gentleman, Rest In Peace. You will be truly missed.
DONNA KEMP
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
RIP FROM YOUR DEAR FRIEND TIM KEMP
DeWayne Rose
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Rest In Peace Bernis. Our "Law Enforcement Community" was better because of you. You will truly be missed!
Sue Duncan
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
I worked with Bernis when he was a police officer. What a great guy! Condolences to the Franks' family.
Glen and Linda Brasfield
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Our condolences to the Frank's family
Steve Stevens
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
I met Bernis when I came to Crittenden County in 1970. He and I worked as police officers for many years, not in the same department but back then it made no difference. Police officers were BROTHERS regardless. I never saw Bernis with anything other than a smile on his face. HIs death came a a real shock to me and i'm sure to many, many more. Crittenden County, his family, the police brotherhood have lost a fine member and he will definitely be missed by everyone who knew him. REST IN PEACE, Bernis, we will all be together again some day.
Beverly Houston
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
you will be missed Bernis you had always been a true friend and always been there when we needed you R.I.P. My dear friend
Beth Pearrow
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
So sorry to hear about Bernis. He was one of the nicest people I ever knew. Always kind and polite. He will be greatly missed.
Kenneth & Marilyn Kemp
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Burnis' family.
Burnis was a childhood friend. We stayed in touch.
I will miss him, Kenneth & Marilyn
Barbara Jett-Howe
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Bernis was one-of-a-kind. You will be missed my friend. I will be keeping your family in my prayers. I know you are having a big time at the Pig-n-Whistle in Heaven. I will always miss and love you.
Pamela Branton
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Lots of people are going to miss you, my friend. You were a fine gentleman and set a good example to many. I'll never forget you.
Duane, Peggy and Heather Roberts
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Bernis was a great friend to all that met him. He would always hug me when I went to the Sheriff's department or if we ran into him at Wal-Mart. It didn't matter where he was he would always give you a hug. He was a great co-worker with my husband and cared deeply for our daughter. Bernis you are going to be missed by all of us.
Gary and Ann Southard
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Bernis was always a good friend. Our condolences to his family