Mr. Leburn Cogar “Lee” Franks, age 79, of Smyrna, TN formerly of Lynn, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN.  Mr. Franks was retired from John Deere Manufacturing Co. in Moline, IL. He is survived by his daughter, Jeannette Raburn (Ken) of Haleyville, AL, step son, Jimmy Green (Janice) of Smyrna, TN, step daughter, Barbara Green Cameron (Jerry) of Moulton, AL, grandchildren, Brittni Moody and Matthew Raburn, great grandchildren, Maddie Moody and Bane Raburn, 4 step grandchildren, 8 step great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren, sisters, Willadean Palmer of Guin, AL, Maylene Harlan (Kenneth) of Winfield, AL, brothers, Roland Franks (Bertha) Franks of Mayville, TN, Floyd Franks (Beverly) of Moline, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Rilocalestie “Callie” Phillips Franks, wife, Earline Tittle Franks, brothers, Clifton and Clay Franks, stepson, Jerry Wayne Green and step granddaughter, Teresa Draper. Funeral services for Mr. Franks will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery in Guin, AL, Bro. John Autry will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Franks family.