Samuel C. Franks Iii

Middletown, RI - Samuel C. Franks, III, 60, of West Side House, Worcester, MA, and formerly of Center Avenue, Middletown, died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Worcester, MA. Born on December 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Mr. Mrs. Samuel C. Franks, Jr.Mr. Franks was a graduate of the Aquidneck School and Middletown High School. After high school he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Sammy was a man of the 60's, lover of Jethro Tull, Eric Burton and Omar's. A gentle soul who never forgot a name - a super memory for recognizing and knowing everyone at the class reunions, an easy laugh, a quick smile... a nice man. He is survived by his brothers, Thomas Franks and Michael Franks, his life-long best friend, Jon Dillworth of Middletown, RI and his friend and guardian of 29 years, Ronald C. Kurtz of Middletown, RI. He was predeceased by his great friends, Ted Luderer, John "GG" Howard, and "Big" Darby, all of Middletown. We would like to give special thanks to the West Side House in Worcester, MA where Sammy resided since 1992, and to Jose M. Rivera and family who took the very best care of Sammy for many years. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from 5-7pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.His funeral will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 9:00am in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial with military honors will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.A reception celebrating Sammys life will be held immediately after his funeral services at 10:30 am, at the Melville Grill, 1 Lagoon Road, Portsmouth, RI (401) 683-4400. Cemetery Details Newport Memorial Park Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI, Visitation JUN 20. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service JUN 21. 09:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com