TILLMAN FRANKS CELEBRATES
80TH BIRTHDAYTillman Franks was honored with a small party at his Shreveport, La. home on Friday night, Sept. 29, 2000 in celebration of his 80th Birthday. Tillman was feeling good and enjoyed visiting with relatives and friends. He especially enjoyed opening presents. Among the guests were Barbara and Claude King, longtime friends.
Tillman Franks is shown blowing out the candles on his 80th Birthday cake. (Photo by Marsha Gentry)
The first copy of Tillman's new book, "Tillman Franks: I Was There When It Happened" was presented to him as a special birthday present. Robert Gentry of Sweet Dreams Publishing Co. in Many, La. made the presentation. At left is Tillman's wife, Virginia. (Photo by Marsha Gentry)
Tillman Ben Franks Jr. is shown presenting his father a present on Tillman's 80th Birthday. (Photo by Marsha Gentry)
Tillman's daughter, Darlene Pace, is shown giving her father a hug and a present on his birthday. (Photo by Marsha Gentry)