Franklin “Bunk” Stringfield

Franklin “Bunk” Stringfield obituary, Oakdale, TN

Franklin “Bunk” Stringfield

Franklin Stringfield Obituary

Visit the Schubert Funeral Home - Wartburg website to view the full obituary.

Franklin D. “Bunk” Stringfield, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was dearly loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bunk was a kind, gentle man that was always happy to be around his family.

Bunk is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Bertha Stringfield; sisters Nellie McCoy, Nancy Knight, Mable Armes, Betty Armes and Barbara Macklin; brothers Vanius, Vivian, Carl and Roy “Junebug” Stringfield, Jr.

He is survived by special niece and caregiver Trula Hall and her husband Gene along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. John Bonham officiating. Interment will follow in the Piney Church Cemetery in Oakdale.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Franklin D. “Bunk” Stringfield.


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Schubert Funeral Home - Wartburg

1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887

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