Franz Arthur Tewksbury, 88, of Prague, died Monday in Prague.

He was born November 2, 1912, in Chickasha to William Arthur and Mayme Henderson Tewksbury.

He grew up in Chickasha, and moved to Maysville in 1954.

In 1935, he and Vallie Fern Bolles were marred in Chickasha.

Tewksbury, a watchmaker and jeweler, lived at Maysville for 18 years, operating Tewksbury Jewelry.

He was a member of First Christian Church, Chickasha, and had lived in Prague for seven years.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one infant sister.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Franz Tewksbury Jr. and Susan Tewksbury of Escondido, California; Robert D. Tewksbury of Oceanside, California; and Jay and Joyce Tewksbury of Prague; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Rosehill Cemetery in Chickasha.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.

Published October 11, 2001.