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Frank Van Valkenburg III, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, after a long illness.
Born in Oklahoma City, on December 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Frank Van Valkenburg II and Winnie Mae Ware Van Valkenburg.
Frank played football for the University of Colorado where he was a Tri-Captain his Senior year. He married his wife Carol in Hawaii in 1967 and they moved to Danville, Virginia, where Frank was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as an Area Manager. He was a self taught, talented, Natural Light Photographer and never tired of creating beautiful images.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Feletia VV Sharples and husband, John; son, Frank Van Valkenburg IV and wife, Denise; four grandchildren, Thomas "Graham" Sharples, Gracyn Sharples Troxell, Frank Van Valkenburg V, and Sophia Van Valkenburg.
Frank was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. A gentle and kind man who was deeply admired and loved. He will be dearly missed. Life's journey is never long enough for those left behind.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggest memorial contributions be made to Hospice Promise Foundation.
The Van Valkenburg family would like to thank the dedicated and loving staff of Commonwealth Stratford Senior Living Memory Care. Special thanks to Sue and Sheritta who made this journey with us so much easier.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street. Please sign the guestbook at www.townesfuneralhome.com.
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Ronnie B
May 6, 2024
So many talks about photography and cameras. Frank was a very kind man and the employees at Goodyear thought a lot of him. I was a union representative in Frank's area and I can honestly say he and I never had a cross word. He always treated the employees with kindness.
Sherri Fitzgerald
May 13, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this news. I was lucky enough to serve him many times at Frank's Restaurant over the years. He & his wife are some of our favorite customers. Always very pleasant and very patient with me. I loved to see them come in. I am so very sorry for the family's loss. God bless you all.
GLORIA R ADAMS
May 12, 2022
I had the opportunity to work under the tutelage of Brother Van Valkenburg III at the Goodyear Danville plant and was honored to serve.
I am sorry to hear of the loss and I am praying for the family
Darrell l Finney
May 12, 2022
Sorry to hear about Frank. Our prayers will be for Carol and family during this time. Frank was a great Goodyear employee and managed his area very well. He was highly respected by his workers and the other managers. Frank was also a very gifted in other ways as well. He will be missed. May GOD be with you during this time of sorry.
Darrell
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Rhonda Turner
May 12, 2022
So sorry to hear about Frank, He was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Mike Boswell
May 12, 2022
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was a fine man and inspirational photographer. He will be missed by many.
Ronnie B
May 12, 2022
It was a pleasure to work with Frank for many years at Goodyear Tire. He was always helping me with camera choice's.
So sorry for your loss!
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