Frank Dwayne Menix

Graveside service for Frank Dwayne Menix, 82, of Gail, Texas, will be held, Monday, December 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Gail Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Branon Funeral Home.

Frank was born October 7. 1940, in Dawson County, Texas to Rudolph Frank Menix and Novice Octavia (Bingham) Menix.  He was a 1959 graduate of Lamesa High School. He married Mary Ada Boardman June 4, 1963, in New Mexico they were married 16 years.  From that marriage was born his only child, Marquita. 

Frank spent his life ranching in Texas and New Mexico. He worked as a ranch foreman for Spade Ranch and Indian Canyon Ranch. His passion was being a rancher, gathering cattle by horse or with his helicopter, “Big Skeeter.”  Frank was a cowman through and through. He also enjoyed working with leather and found time to make purses and saddles for his loved ones.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Marquita Helmer and husband, Wesley of Merkel; grandson, Colt Lockhart Helmer of Cowetta, Oklahoma; sister, Bobbie Weidemann of Ledbetter; brother, Robert Menix and wife, Sara of Snyder; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jay Weldon Helmer; brother, Wilbert Menix and sister, Sallie Marquita Conner.

The family suggests memorials to West Texas Rehabilitation Center 4601 Hartford St., Abilene, Texas 76905, or a charity of your choice.

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