Filomeno T. "F.T." Franco, Jr., 68, of Big Spring, died on Monday, October 24, 2011, in an Odessa hospital. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 27, 2011, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 28, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish (Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church). Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. He was born on August 24, 1943, in Marfa, Texas and owned and operated Franco Concrete for 40 years until becoming ill about 10 years ago.Survivors include two sons, Henry Franco and wife, Lisa of Big Spring and Filomeno Franco III of Austin; two daughters, Luanna Franco and Catarina Franco both of Big Spring; four brothers, Armando Franco, Oscar Franco, Gilbert Franco and Albert Franco all of Big Spring; two sisters, Tomasa French and Catarina Flores both of Big Spring; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Filomeno, Sr. and Santos Trango Franco; two brothers, Ector Franco and Henry Franco and one granddaughter, Kaya McKenna Franco.The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8008 Slide Road, Lubbock, Texas 79424 or to a charity of choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,