Phineas Dean Franks, 56, of Shamrock, died Monday, September 12, 2011 in Amarillo.
An informal memorial service will be held at the Cross in Groom, Texas at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Dean was born on February 6, 1956 to J.P. Franks and Maxa M. Stansell.  Dean attended Sanford-Fritch High School.  He proudly served his country in the Army.  He was a welder by trade.  Dean loved hunting and fishing as much as possible.
He is survived by his daughter, Shawna Franks; son, Richard Dean Franks; four grandchildren; mother, Maxa Price; brothers, Charles Franks, Gary Price and Chad Cole; and sister Janet Trolio.
Did we mention he liked to fish!