Jimmy D. Franco, 87, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on May 14, 1930 to Carlos Franco and Consuelo Deck in Marfa, Texas. He is survived by his daughters: NormaJean Franco (Scott) and Yvonne Lee Franco (John) and sons: Jimmy Charles Franco and Leo Ben Franco (Lily). He is also survived by granddaughters: Elsie Lee Franco and Jana Lee Franco, grandsons: Roscoe Freelove Hidalgo, Benjamin James Franco, Brandon Catarino Franco and Izar Yago Franco, great grandchildren: Ethan Gutierrez, Jaelynn Gutierrez and Ella Rojo, sister-in-laws: Betty Robles, Anita Villareal and Irene Campos, brother-in-law Remie Alvarado and countless nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 12:00pm on Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar. Committal Service will follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Please visit online registry at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.