Gaines Franklin "Frankie" Key age 45 of Sparta, passed from this life on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 3, 1976 in Dekalb County,TN to Angelia Darlene Zinsky and Edward Key, Jr.

Frankie loved spending time fishing, playing poker, and visiting with his children, grandchildren, and family whom he loved dearly.

Frankie is preceded in death by his grandparents: Frank and Treva England and Gaines Edward Key. a brother: Jeremy Zinsky, Uncle: Rodger D. Young, Aunt: Velda Young Cope and cousin:  Lynn Young.

Survivors include his Grandmother:  Aline Mary Cox of Sparta

Parents: Angelia Darlene (Mike) Zinsky and Gaines Edward "Eddie" Key, Jr. all of Sparta

Uncle:  John Ross Key of Sparta

Siblings:  Eddie Christopher Key,  Deana "Angie" Beaty, Ross Bedford Key, Gaines "Gator" Edward Key III, Isaac (Tina) Blaylock, Kyle (Janice) Zinsky, Sara (Devin) Cook, all of Sparta and Michelle Wilkey of Memphis

Children:  Austin Cunningham, River Key, Rain (Myles) Conant and Clayson Key all of Sparta

Grandchildren:  Rian Conant, Gabby Bradley, and Jake Bradley all of Sparta

Special friends:  Johnny and Ginger Dodson, Paul Rittenberry, Frank (Jen) Williams

He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

A Celebration of Life service will be planned at a later date