'75 Memorials
Steve Adcock
Brian Davis
- March 1st, 2015
Steve was more than someone I knew, he was a friend. I remember going to Terry Heights Elementary, and then Stone with Him.It was at Stone that I got to know him and his sense of humor best. I have fond memories of sitting with Steve and Phillip LeMay in
Mr. Hatchett's ceramics class in the basement, talking cars, bikes, and Mr. Hatchett's warning to "Not waste the clear glaze".
Over the years, I have often thought of Steve. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.
Gary Sanders
- January 3rd, 2011
I sat right behind Steve in the 5th grade. Pasty Ford sat in front of him and Hollis Lowery still further up the row. Steve loved to read Mad Magazines, especially the Spy vs Spy cartoons. He was lots of fun to be around and I really miss him. He was the first friend that I ever lost when he was only 17 years old.Robert Ballard
Birth Date:
1957-06-15
Deceased Date:
1978-05-23
James Ballard
- August 21st, 2019
...Only recently did I discover, within the bottomless depths of my life's storage, a "family heirloom" given by my father to my dear brother Robert Ballard. He was 12 in 1970. He died in 1978. At the age of 20. Victim of the worst of brain tumors. Same tumor that had taken the lives of both Sen. Edward Kennedy and Sen. John McCain. Only they, without question, had a full life.
The fate of one life decided by that Roll of the Dice, from which my brother could not benefit.
Although the 1970 Bacon mint medallion was certainly not the first such medallions, the one I found that belonged to my brother is obviously priceless to me. There were apparently 200,000 struck by the New Orleans mint, meaning they are much less rare than the original versions, and subject to cheap fakes and "eBay" exploitation. But knowing it came out of my own family collection, I'm privileged in knowing that what I have is the real thing.
Because my father was so deeply involved in the space effort, Robert loved anything that had to do with space. From the time he was a boy, he collected rocket models, rocket banks, rocket anything...and even a rocket montage paper construct in the first grade. He had the complete engineering construction "blueprints" (April, 1975) of the "SS Enterprise" from the famous "Star Trek" TV series.
I have all my brother made and collected.
All of the Apollo II medallions bear testament to an American legacy that lies deep in the minds of most Americans, especially for Americans who were alive at the time of the mission.
For me, Robert's medallion, illustrated above, holds more than one story.
John Burris
- June 2nd, 2018
I have thought of Robert often over the years and wished I could tell his family he is still remembered. I enjoyed hanging out with him, Bill, Frank, Tom, Randy, etc. even though I was a newcomer at Butler. Robert even came and helped me dig out the swimming pool my dad had me working on. I really appreciated his company instead of being stuck doing it alone. His life may have been short but his legacy is not!
thomas cupp
- May 25th, 2017
my best friend..his brother jim told me about this site..i miss you so much robert..your heart was so big..wish i could go back and give my life for you
Patty Wallace Harter
- November 23rd, 2014
Going thru the facebook tribute page.., and i had forgotten that Robert had left this world waaay to soon..., i remember running track w/him and all the meets we went to.., the bus rides.., and when i was injured or sick..., this guy was always there for me..., he was kind.., and striking..., such a great person.., and he ran like the wind and jumped to the sky..., Robert was good friends w/so many people at school...., never an unkind thing to say.., ever..., i remember at the Grissom meet i was hurt.., and he helped me to the bus..., i always felt guilty as i had a crush...., a huge one on Robert.., but was going steady w/one of his best buds, Jim Martinelli..., LOL! To me.., Robert was dreamy.., and always had the best laugh and the right things to say...., i saw this memorial.., and i had to post something.., i wasn't a home coming queen, nor a cheerleader, or a dixie deb..., but i remember the girls were crazy about Robert..., and Coach Fletcher liked him a lot..., i just remember how nice he was..., and his smile and laughter would make the long trips on the bus a whole lot better.....if any one could let me know what happened? I'd appreciate it very much..., i had heard he passed..., i didn't know the details..., i didnt realize it was so soon after he graduated......so sad..., and well.., i never saw him after .., wish i had..., wish't he knew how grateful i was to him for being such a good guy and friend. :)
Bill Ondocsin
- October 21st, 2014
Just seeing Robert's picture took me back many years. Running track at Butler with Robert. Goofing off in the summers in the neighborhood, and neighborhood football games. I don't know if we were suppose to be on the Huntsville Country Club property or not, but we sure had some good Sunday afternoon football games there. Seems that Robert was always playing quarterback and barking orders. I think I learned some colorful lanquage in those games. Great memories. He is missed.
James Ballard
- July 10th, 2014
He was my dear brother, and the light of our family... And thanx, Sonnie Hereford, for your memorial tribute to him. James Ballard Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Sonnie Hereford
- December 2nd, 2012
Robert was already a veteran of our Jr High Chess Club the first day I showed up. I'll always remember how welcome he made me feel as he accepted a game against me. He was my first Jr High opponent and a very good player!
Mike Bennett
Birth Date:
1957-09-25
Deceased Date:
2016-02-17
Obituary:
Mike Bennett, age 58, of Gurley passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home. Mike is preceded in death by his mother Joan DeRamus and step-father Bob DeRamus. Mike retired from WAHR Radio Station. After his retirement from WAHR, Mike started his own business Creative Page Design. Mike is survived by his loving wife Becky Bennett. Children Jessie Bennett and Mandy Bennett Smith and her husband Shaun. Sisters Ann Haltiwanger and her husband Terry and Sandy Bennett. As well as four grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, February 22, 2016 from 6 until 8 pm at Hampton Cove Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Hampton Cove Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy McElyea officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cove Cemetery. Please sign the online guest book at www.hamptoncovefuneralhome.com .
Mike Bennett, age 58, of Gurley passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home. Mike is preceded in death by his mother Joan DeRamus and step-father Bob DeRamus. Mike retired from WAHR Radio Station. After his retirement from WAHR, Mike started his own business Creative Page Design. Mike is survived by his loving wife Becky Bennett. Children Jessie Bennett and Mandy Bennett Smith and her husband Shaun. Sisters Ann Haltiwanger and her husband Terry and Sandy Bennett. As well as four grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, February 22, 2016 from 6 until 8 pm at Hampton Cove Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Hampton Cove Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy McElyea officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cove Cemetery. Please sign the online guest book at www.hamptoncovefuneralhome.com .
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Ann Bennett (Haltiwanger)
Birth Date:
1955-09-07
Deceased Date:
2020-08-24
Obituary:
Elizabeth Bennett Haltiwanger, age 64 of Gurley passed away August 24, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Haltiwanger; daughter, Kimberly Bethune; mother Ruth Bennett; and sister, Sandy Bennett;
She was preceded in death by her son Christopher Bethune, and father Buddy Bennett.
The family will receive friends 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, followed by a Memorial service at 4:30 p.m. officiated by Michael Carpenter.
https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/elizabeth-haltiwanger
Elizabeth Bennett Haltiwanger, age 64 of Gurley passed away August 24, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Haltiwanger; daughter, Kimberly Bethune; mother Ruth Bennett; and sister, Sandy Bennett;
She was preceded in death by her son Christopher Bethune, and father Buddy Bennett.
The family will receive friends 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, followed by a Memorial service at 4:30 p.m. officiated by Michael Carpenter.
https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/elizabeth-haltiwanger
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Jerry Berryhill
Birth Date:
1957-04-01
Deceased Date:
2020-04-01
Obituary:
Jerry Wayne Berryhill, 63, of Owens Crossroads, passed away Wednesday, April 1st.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Berryhill; brother, Steve (Nichole) Berryhill; and father, James Berryhill.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Berryhill Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday, April 3rd at 2 p.m. with brother Freddy Jones officiating at Berryhill Funeral Home. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/jerry-berryhill
Jerry Wayne Berryhill, 63, of Owens Crossroads, passed away Wednesday, April 1st.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Berryhill; brother, Steve (Nichole) Berryhill; and father, James Berryhill.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Berryhill Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday, April 3rd at 2 p.m. with brother Freddy Jones officiating at Berryhill Funeral Home. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/jerry-berryhill
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David Black
George Kostakis
- May 7th, 2015
To the family of the David Black our best memories are of David.
Guy Boos
Birth Date:
1957-08-12
Deceased Date:
2015-04-30
Obituary:
Guy Phillip Boos, Sr.
1957 - 2015 PITTSFIELD Guy Phillip Boos, Sr., 57, of 127 Gamwell Avenue, passed away Thursday, April 30, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Aug. 12, 1957, the son of Frances Gilbert Boos, and the late Guy H. Boos. Guy P. Boos, Sr. was a 1976 graduate of Taconic High School and a graduate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Police Academy. A painting contractor by trade, Mr. Boos owned and operated Guy P. Boos Painting and Papering for twenty-eight years. He was also a Deputy Sheriff employed by the Berkshire County House of Correction. He had also worked at The Berkshire Eagle. He was an active participant in Bicycles Battling Cancer and Tour de Cure for Diabetes. He was a sports enthusiast and an Alabama football fan - ROLL TIDE! He coached all levels of football, baseball, and basketball and he loved to exercise and enjoyed working out. Guy leaves the love of his life, his wife, the former Melinda J. McGuigan, whom he married on Aug. 25, 1984. Besides his wife and his mother, Guy leaves his children, Matthew Harrison and his wife, Janelle, of Worcester; daughters, Kylie Boos and her fiance, Erik Ackerman, of Carlisle, N.Y., Kacey Boos of Austin, Texas, Kortney Boos of Austin, Texas; and son, Guy P Boos, Jr., of Pittsfield, a student at UMass Amherst. He is also survived by his sisters, Susan Boos of Durham, N.C., Kathryn Clatterbaugh and her husband, Mark, of Pittsfield, Pat McNeill of Rowlett, Texas; and Pam Cowan and her husband, Roy, of Huntsville, Ala.; his twin brother, George Boos of Houston, Texas; and many dear nieces, nephews, and friends. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 12 noon at South Congregation Church, 110 South Street, Pittsfield, with Pastor Russell Moody, Sheriff's Department Chaplain, officiating. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 5, from 4 - 7 p.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St., in Pittsfield. A celebration of Guy's life will be held on Fathers' Day, June 21, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at the Dalton American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Benefit for Guy P. Boos, Sr., c/o TD Bank, 660 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield, MA 01201. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/berkshire/obituary.aspx?n=guy-boos&pid=174774665&fhid=4866#sthash.QM8R2u6B.dpuf
Guy Phillip Boos, Sr.
1957 - 2015 PITTSFIELD Guy Phillip Boos, Sr., 57, of 127 Gamwell Avenue, passed away Thursday, April 30, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Aug. 12, 1957, the son of Frances Gilbert Boos, and the late Guy H. Boos. Guy P. Boos, Sr. was a 1976 graduate of Taconic High School and a graduate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Police Academy. A painting contractor by trade, Mr. Boos owned and operated Guy P. Boos Painting and Papering for twenty-eight years. He was also a Deputy Sheriff employed by the Berkshire County House of Correction. He had also worked at The Berkshire Eagle. He was an active participant in Bicycles Battling Cancer and Tour de Cure for Diabetes. He was a sports enthusiast and an Alabama football fan - ROLL TIDE! He coached all levels of football, baseball, and basketball and he loved to exercise and enjoyed working out. Guy leaves the love of his life, his wife, the former Melinda J. McGuigan, whom he married on Aug. 25, 1984. Besides his wife and his mother, Guy leaves his children, Matthew Harrison and his wife, Janelle, of Worcester; daughters, Kylie Boos and her fiance, Erik Ackerman, of Carlisle, N.Y., Kacey Boos of Austin, Texas, Kortney Boos of Austin, Texas; and son, Guy P Boos, Jr., of Pittsfield, a student at UMass Amherst. He is also survived by his sisters, Susan Boos of Durham, N.C., Kathryn Clatterbaugh and her husband, Mark, of Pittsfield, Pat McNeill of Rowlett, Texas; and Pam Cowan and her husband, Roy, of Huntsville, Ala.; his twin brother, George Boos of Houston, Texas; and many dear nieces, nephews, and friends. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 12 noon at South Congregation Church, 110 South Street, Pittsfield, with Pastor Russell Moody, Sheriff's Department Chaplain, officiating. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 5, from 4 - 7 p.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St., in Pittsfield. A celebration of Guy's life will be held on Fathers' Day, June 21, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at the Dalton American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Benefit for Guy P. Boos, Sr., c/o TD Bank, 660 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield, MA 01201. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/berkshire/obituary.aspx?n=guy-boos&pid=174774665&fhid=4866#sthash.QM8R2u6B.dpuf
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Michael Boyer
Birth Date:
1957-03-30
Deceased Date:
2013-12-02
Obituary:
Michael Boyer, 56, of Huntsville, passed away Monday after succumbing to heart failure. Mr. Boyer was born in Port Clinton, Ohio and moved to Huntsville in 1960 when his father joined the Army Missile Command. Michael graduated from Butler High School in 1975 and graduated from UAB in 1980 with a Double-Degree BA in Political Science and Urban Studies. After working with the Birmingham Civil Rights Initiative in 1981, Boyer began a lifetime career as a Location Coordinator for feature films, television movies, music videos and documentaries. Boyer coordinated over 150 film location projects including “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “The Big Fish,” “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Forrest Gump.” Television film projects include “The Rosa Parks Story,” “Selma, Lord, Selma,” “Four Little Girls and “The Long Walk Home” and numerous music videos.
Survivors include his mother, Ruth Boyer Graham; brother, Mark Boyer; sister-in-law, Mona Boyer; nephew, Connor Boyer; and niece, Sarah Boyer. Also surviving Boyer are step-brother, Tommy Graham; sister-in-law, Linda Graham; nephew, Jonathan Graham; in addition to step-sister, Teri Christianson; niece, Rachel Sims Held; and nephew, Joey Sims.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home with a “unique” memorial service starting at 2:00 p.m. with Keith Byrd and Julie Bass Berry officiating and guest eulogies by friends and family. During the visitation, a video tribute will be shown in the chapel prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of Huntsville, 2114 Oakwood Ave., Huntsville, AL 35810; phone at 256-536-5576.
http://laughlinservice.com/sitemaker/sites/LAUGHL1/obit.cgi?user=1175622Boyer
Michael Boyer, 56, of Huntsville, passed away Monday after succumbing to heart failure. Mr. Boyer was born in Port Clinton, Ohio and moved to Huntsville in 1960 when his father joined the Army Missile Command. Michael graduated from Butler High School in 1975 and graduated from UAB in 1980 with a Double-Degree BA in Political Science and Urban Studies. After working with the Birmingham Civil Rights Initiative in 1981, Boyer began a lifetime career as a Location Coordinator for feature films, television movies, music videos and documentaries. Boyer coordinated over 150 film location projects including “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “The Big Fish,” “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Forrest Gump.” Television film projects include “The Rosa Parks Story,” “Selma, Lord, Selma,” “Four Little Girls and “The Long Walk Home” and numerous music videos.
Survivors include his mother, Ruth Boyer Graham; brother, Mark Boyer; sister-in-law, Mona Boyer; nephew, Connor Boyer; and niece, Sarah Boyer. Also surviving Boyer are step-brother, Tommy Graham; sister-in-law, Linda Graham; nephew, Jonathan Graham; in addition to step-sister, Teri Christianson; niece, Rachel Sims Held; and nephew, Joey Sims.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home with a “unique” memorial service starting at 2:00 p.m. with Keith Byrd and Julie Bass Berry officiating and guest eulogies by friends and family. During the visitation, a video tribute will be shown in the chapel prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of Huntsville, 2114 Oakwood Ave., Huntsville, AL 35810; phone at 256-536-5576.
http://laughlinservice.com/sitemaker/sites/LAUGHL1/obit.cgi?user=1175622Boyer
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Beverly Bricker (Burris)
Birth Date:
1956-11-22
Deceased Date:
2023-07-08
Obituary:
Beverly Bricker Burris
On Saturday, July 8th, 2023, Beverly Bricker Burris, age 66, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, left her earthly body to join her Heavenly Father.
Born in Shelby, Ohio on November 22nd, 1956, her family moved to Alabama a year later. She was known to say, “I wasn’t born in the south, but I got here as fast as I could.” Bev was the youngest of four siblings. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Theodore and Jean Bricker, and her older brother, Larry Bricker. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years John Burris, her son Jason and his wife Treeva and grandsons Josiah and Jonathan, daughter Laura, daughter Lindsey Burris Kitchen and her husband Jake and granddaughter Skylar. She is also survived by sisters Nancy Gibson and Joyce Lewis (Jack) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins, as well as friends by whom she will be greatly missed.
Bev loved YHWH, her God, from a young age and His love flowed through her into the lives of the many people she loved, served, and encouraged over her lifetime. Her faith relationship was integral to every aspect of her life. A passionate woman who “never knew a stranger” she made many friends who speak of her kindness, loving acceptance, and forthrightness. “Bev was real, you always knew where she stood and that you would hear the truth from her.” One of her passions was helping grieving people. She served in the Stephen Ministry for many years and afterwards continued to apply that training as needed in her circle of friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. Though she faced many health challenges she was full of joy, and she was fun to be around.
Bev and John were high school sweethearts and married in 1976 with the goal to “grow old together and be more in love than ever”. While one might debate the “old” part there is no doubt about being “more in love than ever”! Though she was employed for many years in work that she often loved and did well, she would say her greatest achievement was as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved well and is greatly loved! She will be greatly missed but she has run her race faithfully and reached the goal. Praise and glory to God our Father!
In lieu of flowers we would encourage donations to Tennessee Valley Outreach, Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN) or any Beagle rescue you might care to support.
Celebration of Life for Bev Burris to be held Sunday, July 16th at Crosspointe Church in Madison (78 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758). The family will be available to receive friends from 2-3pm. The service will start around 3:15pm with an opportunity for guests to share memories of Bev. After the celebration, refreshments provided by Crosspointe will be available for guests while we share stories of Bev from her many friends.
If you feel inclined to bring a card, a note, a memory, or picture of Bev the family would welcome the chance to see and hear how she touched so many lives in the days following. You can also email these items to MemoriesofBevBurris@gmail.com
Beverly Bricker Burris
On Saturday, July 8th, 2023, Beverly Bricker Burris, age 66, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, left her earthly body to join her Heavenly Father.
Born in Shelby, Ohio on November 22nd, 1956, her family moved to Alabama a year later. She was known to say, “I wasn’t born in the south, but I got here as fast as I could.” Bev was the youngest of four siblings. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Theodore and Jean Bricker, and her older brother, Larry Bricker. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years John Burris, her son Jason and his wife Treeva and grandsons Josiah and Jonathan, daughter Laura, daughter Lindsey Burris Kitchen and her husband Jake and granddaughter Skylar. She is also survived by sisters Nancy Gibson and Joyce Lewis (Jack) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins, as well as friends by whom she will be greatly missed.
Bev loved YHWH, her God, from a young age and His love flowed through her into the lives of the many people she loved, served, and encouraged over her lifetime. Her faith relationship was integral to every aspect of her life. A passionate woman who “never knew a stranger” she made many friends who speak of her kindness, loving acceptance, and forthrightness. “Bev was real, you always knew where she stood and that you would hear the truth from her.” One of her passions was helping grieving people. She served in the Stephen Ministry for many years and afterwards continued to apply that training as needed in her circle of friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. Though she faced many health challenges she was full of joy, and she was fun to be around.
Bev and John were high school sweethearts and married in 1976 with the goal to “grow old together and be more in love than ever”. While one might debate the “old” part there is no doubt about being “more in love than ever”! Though she was employed for many years in work that she often loved and did well, she would say her greatest achievement was as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved well and is greatly loved! She will be greatly missed but she has run her race faithfully and reached the goal. Praise and glory to God our Father!
In lieu of flowers we would encourage donations to Tennessee Valley Outreach, Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN) or any Beagle rescue you might care to support.
Celebration of Life for Bev Burris to be held Sunday, July 16th at Crosspointe Church in Madison (78 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758). The family will be available to receive friends from 2-3pm. The service will start around 3:15pm with an opportunity for guests to share memories of Bev. After the celebration, refreshments provided by Crosspointe will be available for guests while we share stories of Bev from her many friends.
If you feel inclined to bring a card, a note, a memory, or picture of Bev the family would welcome the chance to see and hear how she touched so many lives in the days following. You can also email these items to MemoriesofBevBurris@gmail.com
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Frank Burns
Deceased Date:
2018-04-22
Obituary:
Frank Burns, 60, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. A celebration of life will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm in the family life center at Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church in Tuscumbia, AL. Visitation will follow with a Pizza Party, per his wishes, also in the family life center. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church.
Frank Burns, 60, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. A celebration of life will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm in the family life center at Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church in Tuscumbia, AL. Visitation will follow with a Pizza Party, per his wishes, also in the family life center. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church.
John Burris
- June 2nd, 2018
Although I didn't know Frank outside of school he was always friendly and seemed to be a happy guy! Prayers for his family!
Hurley Johnson
- April 23rd, 2018
Frank was always a warm caring guy. I knew him as a friend, and took classes with him in ROTC and others. He used to love the complex board games. Saw him again at the last reunion, and he was in great spirits. He was a devout Christian, and a great example for us all. Sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with his family.