Melvin A. Franks Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin A. Franks Sr. (Kankakee, Illinois), who passed away on November 5, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lois Fortinberry and Andy Franks; his son Melvin Antonio Franks Jr.; his grandparents, Fodie and Lula Fortinberry; his siblings, Marva Shoffener, Deborah Wright, David Franks, Roger Franks, Floyd Franks, Marcus Brown and Terry Brown; and his mother-in-law Vera Merrill.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Franks; his children, Melita Randolph and Kim Franks; his grandchildren, Genesis Randolph, Levitia Randolph, Nadia Randolph, Melvin Franks III, Jatavia Knight Lockett, Quinton Lockett, Devon Franks, Abrien Franks, Kimoni Franks, Noah Franks and King Franks; his siblings, Cheryl (Kenneth Mckenzie), Ylonda (Craig Calhoun), Regina, Sanders Brown, Dennis Brown and Keith Wright; and also, Adam Crews, Donna Cook, Mary Brown, Bertha Darnell and Denise Smith. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
