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Frank Wilson Obituary
Frank was born on February 19, 1947 in Jackson, MS to the late John Purvis Wilson and Catherine Howell Wilson. He graduated from Provine High School in 1965, where he was a member of the Provine High School Band. He attended the University of Mississippi and Mississippi College. Frank was a member of the Army National Guard and the 41st Army Band. He retired in 1987 after 22 years of service. Frank worked for the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Authority and the University Medical Center, where he was Director of Information Systems. After 33 years of service with the State of Mississippi he retired in 2004.
Frank was a member of Madison United Methodist Church for the past 25 years, where he taught the Good News Sunday School Class. He also served and chaired numerous committees at the church. Frank was an active member of the Mississippi Methodist Cursillo, where he served as song leader on numerous occasions and as Chairman of the Secretariat from 2006-2007. He was a member of the board of Mississippi Federal Credit Union for 12 years and was an avid Ole Miss Rebel fan.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John P. Wilson, Jr. Survivors include Jackie Drake Wilson, his wife of 30 years; children, Lisa Wilson Kainz (Josh) of Terry, MS, Laura Catherine Wilson of Nashville, TN, and Richard Drake Wilson, of Oxford, MS; grandchildren, Jessica Dianne Allen and Elizabeth McNair Allen; one sister, Cathy Wilson Neill; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of University Medical Center Cancer Institute and University Hospital for the support and encouragement through Frank's five-year battle with cancer.
The family requests that memorials can be made to Madison United Methodist Church, 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cindy Smith
January 31, 2011
Frank was so wonderful! He set a great Christian example of how life should be lived. Frank was a gift from God; a man that left a positive impression on the hearts of all he came upon. May it give you comfort to know how many lives have been deeply touched by Frank. He was not only the kind of man people want to be, he was the kind of man people would be proud to be. Jackie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Perhaps they are not really stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our loved ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Tanya Brieger
January 26, 2011
Jackie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot envision Frank in my mind without a smile on his face. He was such a blessing to our church . May God grant you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Donnie Lay
January 24, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. We first met in elementary school, grew up in the same neighborhood, were members of Trinity Methodist Church, classmates at Provine High School, and proud members of the wonderful Provine Band under Jack Jones. He was a sincere, caring, and fun friend with a smile that will never be forgotten. I will always have the fondest memories of Frank. May God hold his family close at this sad time and in the days to come.
Lisa Clack
January 24, 2011
Jackie, my prayers are wth you and your family.I will always remember Frank's warm greetings and smiles on Sunday's at church. May God bless you and your family and surround you in his love.
Barry Russell
January 24, 2011
I owe a lot to Frank. And I'll never forget him. He was a joy to know and a blessing to call friend.
Richard Everitt
January 21, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Frank was a great guy with a positive and uplifting spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
January 21, 2011
Dearest Jackie, Laura, Richard & Family,
Frank was such a true servant of God that loved his Lord & family. What an example of being a christian he was. I never saw him without that smile on his face, his upbeat attitude & I will miss his bear hugs & him calling me "Cuz". I will never forget when Henry & I first joined Madison UMC back in the 80's & Frank & I got to talking about family & figured out we were "family". As you know his Daddy's brother (Frank/Uncle Buddy..whom Frank was named after) was married to my Moma's sister (Aunt Grace) & that we shared the same aunts, uncles & cousins. Frank said we were "Cussin' Cousins" instead of "Kissin' Cousins"...always the card! So happy Henry & I were able to share the wonderful weekend at Cursillo #64 as pilgrims with both of you as that was a life changing weekend for all 4 of us. Frank just could not get enough of Cursillo & what a blessing he was to all. Our hearts are broken & we will dearly & deeply miss him. We are still "family" & I pray the love of family & friends as well as the special Grace that only our Lord can provide during this time, will be of comfort to you all during the days ahead.
Our love to all,
Jaynie "Cuz" & Henry Laird
Henk de Weerdt
January 21, 2011
I will always remember Frank's smile and uplifting spirit. He was a true light and shined his Christian beliefs to everyone that surrounded him. I will miss him dearly. May God comfort you and give you peace!
Wilda Gibson
January 20, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara
January 20, 2011
May God's peace surround and comfort your family during your loss of this wonderful man on this earth. Frank was a wonderful man.
Beth Logan, MHP
January 20, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Katie Stanford
January 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Jackie and her family during this time. I did not know Frank but i am sure he was a wonderful husband and father to Jackie and her children. I know that he is with God and is watching over his family now.
January 20, 2011
Frank was a person who truly reflected his love for Christ. He made things happen all the while making all involved feel good about their efforts and gave meaning to their accomplishments. Frank is now enjoying his being close to his Saviour and waiting for us to join in this everlasting love with Christ. We can imagine that he is singing there with the heavenly choir. Frank, we will miss you---Our love to Jackie and all the family--Cecil & Ethel Grisham Dumas, MS
Doug Warren
January 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family. I was in the band with Frank at Provine, and remember our combo practicing at his house many times on Saturday. May God bless you with strength in this time.
Melissa Selby
January 20, 2011
Frank was such a kind and caring person, truly one of a kind, and my prayers are with Jackie and the rest of Frank's family at this difficult time of transition. I was so privileged to work with him when he served as song leader my first time as a Cursillo music director. He'll be sorely missed here by his family, his friends, his church, and the Cursillo community he loved so much, but there's no doubt in my mind that when he passed from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant, he brought new meaning to the word 'triumphant'!
Kathleen Huff Cowling
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God's love surround and strengthen each of you now and in the days ahead with loving memories of Frank.
Terri Whatley
January 20, 2011
Although I never had the chance to meet Frank, I heard such wonderful stories of his life. With Frank being involved in Cursillo, I know that he touched many lives as I am involved with Cursillo. Prayers go out to his family and friends during this time. Please know that he is so good now and that Heaven is a sweeter place now with him there.
In Christian Love,
Terri Whatley
Alice Lynch
January 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was such a nice person and so friendly to us.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
January 19, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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