Clayton Franks, 63 of Sylva, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Evelyn Young Franks and the late Clinton Franks. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Franks and a brother, Steven Franks.

Clayton was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, and was a heavy equipment operator. He will always be remembered as a hard-working man, who loved his Mommy, daughters and grandchildren.

He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Young Franks; companion, Sharon Bradley of Sylva; five daughters, Marleen Franks (Eric) of Sylva, Lisa Ford (Logan) of Balsam, Alicia Franks of Waynesville, Amber Franks and Christian Franks, both of Sylva. Also surviving are his siblings, Ernest Franks of Franklin, John Franks of Hendersonville, Radford Franks of Sylva, Lana Franks of Franklin, Madelyn Robinson of Sylva, Debbie Gaddis of Hickory, Rebekah Franks and Angela Franks, both of Asheville. Ten grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 23 at 2pm at Zion Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Stillwell, Rev. Frank Rodriguez, and Rev. Rusty Wolfrey will officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be Dakota Ledbetter, Zakery Cosgrove, Justin Cosgrove, Logan Ford, Ernie Lee Franks, Rocky Franks, Josh Franks, Eric Miller, and Creedence Aust.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery fund.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.