Ronald Frakes Sr.
[May 29, 2012]
LINCOLN --
Ronald E. Frakes Sr., of Lincoln, died at home on Sunday, May 27,
2012.
(Below is a copy of
the obituary from the funeral home.)
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Ronald E. Frakes, Sr. of Lincoln, died May 27, 2012
at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM Thursday,
May 31, 2012 at Lincoln Church of God. Funeral
services will be Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM
also at the church with Pastor Doug Bowers
officiating. Burial will follow inNew Union
Cemetery, Lincoln. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
Home in Lincoln is handling arrangements.
Ronald was born November 19, 1938 in Middletown,
IL., the son of Ernest L. and Bessie (Graham) Frakes.
He married Margaret Gannon September 1, 1972. They
were happily married for 38 years and raised four
daughters together.
Surviving are his wife Margaret of Lincoln;
children: Ron Frakes Jr. of Beason, IL., Shiela
Frakes of Florida, Connie Purdue of Lincoln, IL.,
Tammy (Mike) O’Brien of Emden, IL., Dana Heyen of
Middletown, IL., and Erica Frakes-Stagnolia of
Lincoln, IL. He is also survived by 10
grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Zelma
Angelista of Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2
sisters.
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Ron worked at MII for 28 years while also being a
gunsmith for many years. He enjoyed making
muzzleloaders along with accessories and
refurbishing long stock guns. He also enjoyed
woodworking by hand in his own home. He made things
like a traditional step stool for each of his
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He loved honoring our veterans and was extremely
faithful to the beliefs of the NRA: the right to
bear arms and freedom of speech. Most importantly,
Ron and his beloved wife Margaret enjoyed
celebrating Independence Day by shooting a display
of fireworks with the National Anthem and Taps
playing in the background followed by a speech for
the veterans given by his daughter. He celebrated 38
years for the veterans and for our freedom. All of
this showed his appreciation for his and our
freedom.
Please remember the good times you had with Ron and
that you are not saying goodbye, you are just
parting until at another time and in another place
you will see each other again. See you soon. He is
on his greatest journey and is watching over all of
his loved ones. He was a beloved son, brother,
husband, papa, and most of all beloved Father he
didn't have to be.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s or to
the NRA.
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