Edgar Franklin "Frank" Bristow
1925 - 2012
Edgar Franklin "Frank" Bristow
1925 - 2012
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BORN
1925
DIED
2012
Edgar Bristow Obituary
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 16, 2012 in the chapel of Stiffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, 31907 with Dr. James C. Elder, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Bristow was born February12, 1925 in Columbus, GA, son of the late Edgar Franklin Bristow, Sr., and Evelyn Virginia Randall Bristow Adams. He graduated from Jordan Vocational High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he served at Pearl Harbor. Mr. Bristow worked for 44 years at Tom's Peanuts and after retiring he worked for the Muscogee County Sherriff's Department for 22 years as a Bailiff. He was a Member of the Exchange Club of Columbus for 49 years where he served as the club Secretary, and President. Mr. Bristow won many awards in the Exchange Club and served as the permanent Sergeant at Arms at the state conventions. Mr. Bristow was also a member of First Baptist Church of Columbus and the Scarbrough Bible Class. He loved reading, working crossword puzzles, and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Vera Lois Graddy Bristow of Columbus, GA; his daughter, Rebecca Ann Voyles and her husband, Don of Phenix City, AL; one grandson, Everett "Rhett" Voyles; four sister-in-laws, Ann Berthiaume, Betty Mathis, Nell Lehr and her husband, Butch, and Bea Graddy; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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Ann Hull
April 17, 2012
Becky, my condolences and prayers for you and your family, for the loss of your dad. Sincerely, Ann McMullen Hull
A Ritchie
April 16, 2012
Becky, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you shared with your father bring you peace and happiness in the days ahead.
A. Ritchie
April 16, 2012
Becky, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you shared with your father bring you happiness and peace in the days ahead.
William Deason
April 16, 2012
Frank was a dear friend both personnally and to Exchange. We looked forward to seeing him on any trip we made to Columbus and to Georgia District Conventions and National Conventions when he could attend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Bill and Donna Deason, Past National President, National Exchange Club
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Jackie
April 15, 2012
May the God of all comfort "sustain" you during this very difficult time.(Psalms 55:22)
April 15, 2012
So sorry to hear of Franks death. I knew him well at Toms and respected him greatly. Sam Faulkner, Birmingham, Al.
Chaplain Richard Reuer
April 14, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry” –Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please email me your address to where the card be mailed. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.)
Helen Quinn
April 14, 2012
Lois, Becky & Family: Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. With my deepest sympathy.
Tracy Autry
April 14, 2012
My deepest condolences for the Bristow family. He apparently was known as a dedicated family man and devout Christian, a lifelong public servant respected by many people. I didn't know Mr. Bristow personally, but I know his daughter, a beautiful and loving example of the kind of man her father must have been. My heart goes out to you, Becky, and your family and friends for your loss.
Richard Wood, Jr., MD
April 14, 2012
Mr. Bristow will be greatly missed. I was privileged to have known him.
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