WEBWednesday, September 11, 2024 - 9:34:10 AM. Bro. Dave Franks Sr., 91, of Gardendale, Ala., formerly of Guin, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at his residence. Born Oct. 5, 1932, in Marion County, he is the son of the late Howard Lincoln and Autie Lillian Maddox Franks and the husband of Patricia Lee Sturgill Franks.