Tillman Franks | |
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| Born | September 29, 1920 |
| Died | October 26, 2006 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport |
| Alma mater | C. E. Byrd High School |
| Occupation(s) | Country music bassist/songwriter and manager |
| Spouse | Virginia Helen Suber Franks (married 1946-2006, his death) |
| Children | Tillman Ben Franks, Jr. The Reverend Watson Franks |
Tillman Ben Franks, Sr. (September 29, 1920 – October 26, 2006), was an American bassist and songwriter and the manager for a number of country music artists including Johnny Horton, David Houston, Webb Pierce, Claude King, and the Carlisles.