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Frank E. Spicer Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Frank E. Spicer Jr., 59, passed away Jan. 31, 2009, in a local hospital. While living in Norfolk, Frank attended Holy Trinity Elementary School, Norfolk Catholic High School and Old Dominion University. While at Old Dominion, he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. At the time of his death, he was part owner of Frank Spicer Restaurant Equipment Co. where he worked for 30 years. He is survived by his father, Frank E. Spicer Sr. of Newport News; a daughter, Katherine L. Spicer of Atlanta; a son, Andrew E. Spicer of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Susan Barnes and husband Walter of Virginia Beach, Sandee Spicer-Byrd and husband Daniel of Virginia Beach and Donna Muse husband Mike of Beaver Dam, Va.; a brother, Lee Spicer and wife Nancy of Yorktown; three nieces, Morgan, Emily and Ashley; and two nephews, Stephen and Ben. Frank was a great supporter of his community and local charities such as the Zoolala for the Norfolk Zoo and CHKD. His passion for music and sports lead him to become an athlete of the Norfolk Neptunes and playing rhythm guitar in his band The Drakes. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 10 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 2, 2009.

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Mary Spicer Zeiner

February 4, 2009

My sympathy to the Spicer family.I did not know Frank,wish I could have known him, I know he is with my brothers,Art vern,and Karl,and sister Leola in heaven they can have a Spicer reunion.he sure looked like my brothers

Fred Vaccarella

February 3, 2009

I am extending my sympathy and prayers to the Spicer Family.
Frank and I went to school starting at Holy Trinity and up through Norfolk Catholic.
We also went to Old Dominion together...
In fact we were both altar boys at HTS...
I am sorry to hear about this.
Fred Vaccarella

Tim Bascom

February 3, 2009

Frank and I went to school together at NCHS. I remember him as a gentle soul who never had anything bad to say about anyone. Rest easy big guy...see you on the other side one day.

Michael Hendricks

February 3, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Spicer family. As a former employee, I knew Frank Jr. to be a great person and a true businessman.

D.J. Conti

February 3, 2009

There are no words to express my deepest sympathy to family! I enjoyed working for Frank Spicer Company and think many times of the kindnesses show me. My thoughts and prayer are with you!

Fred De Vera

February 3, 2009

My deepest condolences to Frank's family. I grew up with Frank while we lived at Merricac Park near NAS Norfolk. We attended both Holy Trinity and NCHS. Even played football together in our freshman year. He was truly a great guy!

Clifford Darley

February 2, 2009

Knew Frank & his Dad for many years . My thoughts are with you
Cliff Darley C & C Service Co.

Larry Whitehurst

February 2, 2009

My deepest sympathy is with the family. Even though I have not kept in touch with Frank the way a best friend should, I did think about him often. He was the best man at my wedding and the best person I ever knew. I don't think there was a mean bone in his body. I will truly miss Frank. He was my best friend.
Please contact me.

Kathryn Gainor Ventura

February 2, 2009

When we come in this world we are crying and everyone is smiling, we try to live live so that when we leave everyone is crying and we are smiling down. Frank made most of us better people so I know he is smiling down on us. Always a little sister, Order of Diana, Tau Kappa epsilon. Keep his memories close and he will always be with you

James & Barbara Hocutt

February 2, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this diffficult time of grief and loss. Our prayers are with you as difficult decisions and adjustments have to be made. May your hearts be filled with happy memories of him.

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