Jim Franck, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was born in Mammoth Springs, AR to Robert Franck and Wilma Harden on March 17, 1958.

He married Ida Jane Pratt on May 22, 1981. He enjoyed playing, coaching and watching baseball and softball. Jim loved spending time with his family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his mother; his in-laws Kenneth and Jo Pratt.

He is survived by his wife, Ida; son Kenneth (Kari) Franck of Springfield, MO; 3 grandchildren Kenneth, Jayden and Andrew, 5 in-laws Bill (Bonita) Pratt, David (DeAnn) Pratt and Donna Pratt all of Springfield, MO; numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave Springfield, MO graveside on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.