Dustin Franks

     Dustin Franks, age 30, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

     Dustin was born on March 2, 1992, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Kimberly (Creamer) Franks.  He attended Jay County High School and worked at Priority Plastics and drove Amish.   Dustin enjoyed demolition derby’s, fishing and racing.  He married Tasha Miller on December 25, 2020. 

     Survivors include:

     His wife:  Tasha Franks – rural Portland, Indiana

     His children:  Dustin Lee Franks, Hayden Edward Franks and Zayden James Franks all of Portland

     Brothers:  Jerry Dean Stone (wife Brianna) – Portland, Indiana

                     Duane Stone – Union City, Indiana

                     James Miller – Montpelier, Indiana

     Sisters:  Zera Hunley (husband Matt) – Portland, Indiana

                   Alex Wilhelm (Cohn Richard) – Ridgeville, Indiana

                   BreAnna Miller (Brad Eldridge) – Portland, Indiana

     Mother:  Kim Franks – Union City, Indiana

     Mother-in-law:  Holly Miller (Mike Fear) – Montpelier, Indiana

    Grandfather:  Ronald “Ronnie” Creamer – Union City, Indiana

     He was preceded in death by a son; Clifford Franks, his father Joe Franks and his father-in-law Jimmy Miller. 

     Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Pastor Phil Jellison will officiate and burial will follow at Wells Cemetery, northwest of Portland. 

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