In Memory

Cary D. Franks

Cary D. Franks

Cary Franks Obituary

Cary Douglas Franks, 79, of Sherman, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home. He was born in Chicago, the son of Charles Gibson Franks and Sara Jane (Irwin) Franks. He married Joy Raney Franks February 3, 1968 in Bloomington.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Franks of Sherman and their children Catherine Franks (partner Chad Tengler) of Springfield; Chad Franks of Springfield and his children Carson and Chloe Franks; and Collin (Valarie) Franks of Lacon, IL and their children Cole and Caleb Franks, and Branden, Travis, Eric, and Joshua Kennedy, three great-grandchildren, and five nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, and his brothers, Clifford and Charles Franks.

Cary served in the US Naval Reserves of which he was on active duty for two years serving on a destroyer during the Viet Nam War.

Cary grew up in Wheaton and lettered in wrestling and won his district wrestling match while attending Bloomington High School. He was a drummer throughout his life. He taught swimming, lifesaving, and diving at the Four Seasons Club in Bloomington while attending college. He taught sailing at Evergreen Lake in McLean County, and while Director of the McLean County Red Cross he represented the Red Cross as a member of the Bloomington Rotary Club.

In 1977 the family moved to Sherman and Cary began working as an auditor for the State of IL. He held Chapter offices with the Springfield Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Upon retiring from the State, Cary contracted with the Peoria County Auditor and after a few years in that position he retired from the County.

In 1991 Cary and Joy assisted in establishing the Sherman - Williamsville Kiwanis Club and were members until their retirements.

Cary was a graduate of Bloomington High School, IL State University in Normal, and received his Master's Degree in MIS from UIS in Springfield.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3 from 10:30 to 12:30 with the funeral at 12:30 at the Staab Funeral Home in Sherman followed by services

 






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