David Ronald Franks

David Ronald Franks, 52, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away May 10, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born July 13, 1969 in Oklahoma, son of Danny & Shirley Bates and Robert G. Franks.

He was a service installer in the HVAC industry. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Surviving are his Wife, Tammy K. Smitherman; Daughter, Ashley (Shay) Thrash; Granddaughter, Carolina Thrash; Grandson, Calder Thrash; Mother, Shirley (Danny) Bates; Grandmother, Joyce Bates; Father, Robert G. Franks; Sister, Amanda Franks; Brother, Justin Bates; Nephews, Will (Kenzie) Harris, Seth Harris; Niece, Anika Bates.

He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Jimmie Franks; Grandfather, Thomas E. Franks; Grandfather, Grady Dozier; Grandmother, Lorene Dozier; Special Aunt, Christine Garrett; Grandfather, Mosie Earl Bates.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Providence Baptist #2 Cemetery.

Interment will follow in Providence Baptist #2 Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Shay Thrash, Will & Seth Harris, Nathan Mims, Clark Smith, and Bill McKinnon.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made "In Memory of David Ronald Franks" to JDRF, 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281 or www.2jdrf.org.

Martin Funeral Home directing.

You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.