Obituary for Eddie W. Frank
Eddie W. Frank, 82, of Indiana, Rayne Twp., died at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Born in Mentcle, July 25, 1937 he was a son of the late Paul Edward Frank and Ruth Ann (Good) Frank. He was the husband of Dotty (Shaffer) Frank whom he married July 10, 1956. They would have celebrated 64 years of marriage later this year.
Eddie was a truck driver, first for A.F. Monroe and then later he drove his own trucks. He later worked for White Township as the Road Boss.
He enjoyed camping, hunting and being outdoors. He competed in many draft horse pulling contests at local fairs in the 1980’s and 90’s. Eddie loved blue grass music and had played in the John Nesbit Square Dance Band as well as the Odds & Ends Bluegrass Band, a group he had formed on his own. Eddie and his wife Dotty hosted a local bluegrass festival on their land in Rayne Township for nearly 20 years.
He had attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Indiana.
In addition to his wife, Dotty, Eddie is survived by his children: Carry Ann McAdoo and her husband, Rick and Eddie “Pete” Frank, Jr. and his wife, Jean, both of Indiana. His grandchildren are: Rickey McAdoo, Jr. and his wife, Glenda, Cranberry Twp.; Tim McAdoo and his wife, Michelle, Indiana; Eddie Frank, III and his wife, Tiffany, Home. His surviving great grandchildren are: Cameron Paige McAdoo, Indiana; and Cooper Lee and Graclyn Leigh Frank, both of Home. Other survivors include his brothers and sisters in law: Edith Mac Blaine, Indiana; Effie McAdoo, Knowlesville, NY; Linda Eastman, Middleport, NY; David Shaffer and his wife, Jo Ann, Moorsville, NC and Charles Westover, Brush Valley. Eddie will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews and by his many loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Gifford Paul Frank in 2004, his sister, Edna Westover and his brothers in law, Ken McAdoo, Dayton Eastman and Jim Mac Blaine.
Rev. Greg Golden will officiate his funeral service. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.At the time of Eddie’s passing, a public service could not be held due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A Celebration of Life Service has been scheduled for Saturday, July 25th at 11 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 398 Church St., in Indiana. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 AM. Eddie would have turned 83 on that date. Rev. Greg Golden will officiate.
Please RSVP by July 15th by calling 724-463-3051 as there will be a luncheon following the service.
The Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana is assisting the Frank Family. Online condolences may be offered at www.rbfh.net.
Eddie was a truck driver, first for A.F. Monroe and then later he drove his own trucks. He later worked for White Township as the Road Boss.
He enjoyed camping, hunting and being outdoors. He competed in many draft horse pulling contests at local fairs in the 1980’s and 90’s. Eddie loved blue grass music and had played in the John Nesbit Square Dance Band as well as the Odds & Ends Bluegrass Band, a group he had formed on his own. Eddie and his wife Dotty hosted a local bluegrass festival on their land in Rayne Township for nearly 20 years.
He had attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Indiana.
In addition to his wife, Dotty, Eddie is survived by his children: Carry Ann McAdoo and her husband, Rick and Eddie “Pete” Frank, Jr. and his wife, Jean, both of Indiana. His grandchildren are: Rickey McAdoo, Jr. and his wife, Glenda, Cranberry Twp.; Tim McAdoo and his wife, Michelle, Indiana; Eddie Frank, III and his wife, Tiffany, Home. His surviving great grandchildren are: Cameron Paige McAdoo, Indiana; and Cooper Lee and Graclyn Leigh Frank, both of Home. Other survivors include his brothers and sisters in law: Edith Mac Blaine, Indiana; Effie McAdoo, Knowlesville, NY; Linda Eastman, Middleport, NY; David Shaffer and his wife, Jo Ann, Moorsville, NC and Charles Westover, Brush Valley. Eddie will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews and by his many loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Gifford Paul Frank in 2004, his sister, Edna Westover and his brothers in law, Ken McAdoo, Dayton Eastman and Jim Mac Blaine.
Rev. Greg Golden will officiate his funeral service. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.At the time of Eddie’s passing, a public service could not be held due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A Celebration of Life Service has been scheduled for Saturday, July 25th at 11 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 398 Church St., in Indiana. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 AM. Eddie would have turned 83 on that date. Rev. Greg Golden will officiate.
Please RSVP by July 15th by calling 724-463-3051 as there will be a luncheon following the service.
The Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana is assisting the Frank Family. Online condolences may be offered at www.rbfh.net.