Francisco "Frank" Sanchez Jr.

June 4, 1929 - November 23, 2019

NORTH JUDSON-Francisco G. “Frank” Sanchez Jr., 90, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home. Frank was born June 4, 1929 in Glenham, TX to Francisco and Petra (Gamboa) Sanchez and lived in the area most of his life. In 1950 he was married to the former Sally Sparks who preceded him in death along with his parents; two sons, Jerry Sanchez and Homer Frank “Junior” Sanchez; two grandchildren, Jimmy Sanchez and Carrie Sanchez; two sisters; and five brothers. On January 14, 1967 in North Judson, IN, he was married to the former Louise Manns, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Sharon (Juan) Sanchez Jr. of North Judson, Betty (Robert) Lang of Metropolis, IL, Mollye (LeRoy) Kalb Jr. of French Lick, Cindy (Matt Fox) Campbell of North Judson and Debbie Watson of Koontz Lake; four sons, Pete (Debbie) Sanchez of French Lick, Chris (Bethany Clary) Sanchez of North Judson, Mike (Jessi) Sanchez of North Judson and Steven (Melissa) Sanchez of North Judson; 45 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Frank was a retired farmer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, 2nd Lieutenant, serving in the Korean Conflict and a member of the North Judson American Legion Post #92 and the Winamac VFW Post #1748. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. CST at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Highland Cemetery, North Judson, IN. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST and Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Rannells Funeral Home.