Jarrick Matthew Franck

CHERRY VALLEY – Jarrick Matthew Franck, age 49, of Cherry Valley and formerly of Rockford passed away Thursday December 23, 2021. Born in Biloxi, MS on Keesler Air Force Base on August 22, 1972 to Frederick R. Franck & Patricia K. Whippler. Loving, kind hearted, affectionate and forgiving are only a few attributes of Jarrick's amazing character. He always spoke honestly, truthfully, always had your back and lived with his heart. Jarrick was passionate about what he believed in and never faltered from his beliefs. He had an infectious smile, a wheezy laugh and always brought the best out of anyone he encountered. A proud Veteran of the US Air Force, devoted Trump Supporter and avid Chicago Bears fan, he had a passion for music, loved animals & wildlife and his coffee & milk. He worked for many years a truck driver, and loved sharing his tales of the open road with his nieces & nephews. Above all Jarrick loved his family with all his heart, a true friend and mentor to his nieces & nephews. Beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend; he will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia (Rory) Harrington; father, Fred (Billie) Franck; siblings, Lisa (Keshawn) McKinney, Anna (Adam) Parnello, Chelsea (Oskar) Stundzia and Sean & Justin Davila; nieces & nephews, Tiara, Anthony, Kya, Shawny, Frank, Teddy, Matis; great nephew, Jeff; former spouse, Judy Franck and children, Tiffany, Ashley and late Nick; dear friends, John & Vinny. He is predeceased by his grandparents.

Mass of Christian Burial held Wednesday January 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Avenue, Loves Park. Visitation held Tuesday January 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Avenue, Rockford. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park. Memorials to the family.

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