Joseph Clifton Frank, Sr. Obituary (1934

Joseph Clifton Frank Sr. (Tootsie) was born on October 28th 1934, in Bunkie, Louisiana, to the late Azalia Price and Lester Frank. He was drafted into the United States Army on March 3rd 1957. He was employed at AFCO Industries,as a laborer, in Alexandria, La, for over 30 years until his retirement. After his retirement from AFCO he worked as a Grandparent at Pinecrest Supports and Services Center as well as Central Louisiana Special Education Center for an additional decade. Never one to remain idle, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and anything allowing him to be outdoors and busy. He was married for 68 years to his beloved wife Mrs. Mary Gloria Frank. They attended St. James Memorial Catholic Church where he served as a Lector for many years. Through their union 3 children were born. Joseph Clifton Frank Jr.of Marksville, La (Barbara Frank), Amy Ruth Frank of Alexandria and Larry Lynn Frank of Alexandria La. Joseph (Grandpapa) had 9 grandchildren: Ronnie Frank of Alexandria, La (Gloria Bray-Frank, Tiffany Frank of Stockbridge, Ga, Joseph Frank III of Huntsville, Al, Patrick Frank of Stockbridge, Ga, Christian Kretzsinger (deceased), Nicholas Dobbins (deceased) and Layla Frank of Alexandria, La. He also loved, and was loved, by 9 great-grandchildren: Mason Frank, Reese Kretzsinger, Quashun Brady, Khira Frank, Dion Frank, Timothy Frank, Ethan Frank, Evan Frank and Easton Frank. He also loved, and was loved, by a host of nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, cousins and friends. On May 11th 2025, God called him home to eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his mother, Azalea Price, father Lester Frank and his beloved aunt Myrtle Frank. Joseph (Tootsie, Grandpapa, Papa Joe) leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mary Gloria Frank (Glory), his children Joseph Frank Jr, Amy Frank, Larry Frank and far too many loved ones to count. Please keep the family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"