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Frank Colbert Bone

1955 - 2020

Frank Colbert Bone obituary, 1955-2020, Gary, IN

BORN

1955

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street

Gary, Indiana

Frank Bone Obituary

Frank Colbert Bone passed away the morning of May 14, 2020 at the age of 65. Born in Arkansas, he lived an outgoing and fulfilling life of music, sports, worship, and hard work in Gary, Indiana, before retiring to spend quiet years with his family in Valparaiso. Left to cherish Frank's humor and kind spirit are his wife of 41 years, Jennifer; sons Frank (Rikki) Bone, Jr. and Clark (Ariana) Bone; daughters Lisa Marie, Christina, Brianna, and Gabrielle; granddaughter Giana; brother Elihue (Veronica) Bone, Jr.; sister Zelda Marjoyce (Jerry) Wiggins; pets Lucy, Brett, Lily, and Javert; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Public viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00a - 12:00p, with funeral services immediately following. All services will be held at Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, Indiana 46408.

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 27 to May 28, 2020.

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Anthony G Dunn

June 1, 2020

Sending condolences to the family, Elihue and Zelda Marjoyce (Jerry) Wiggins; from your neighbors and Bethune Elementary School alumni.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Anthony G (Tony) Dunn & Family, and the late Michael Fredrick Dunn.

Mildred Sandifer-Sease

May 28, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Rest in peace Frank. Your Marshalltown Terrace family and Lew Wallace High classmate

Carol Elliott

May 26, 2020

Clark, Im so sorry for the loss of your father. My sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. All the great memories you have built over the years will help you get thru this difficult time.

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Sandra Bruce

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Greta Moss

May 24, 2020

Your smile would light up a room. I will miss having the opportunity to talk to you again. Love you always Cousin Colbert!

Deloris Bone McQueen

May 24, 2020

To my cousin Colbert and Family members
It hurt to lose a love one who is so dear, I will always carry the memories of our childhood growing up in Southland. Even though my Uncle Move to Ind. The love for you guys just stretch more. I love you then and I will love continue until we meet again. You have traveled the last mile of the way, now you take your place and sit beside God with your Golden Crowd. I love you and Ill miss you
Lots of love you and your family

Love forever
Your cousin
Deloris Ann

Gary Sewell

May 22, 2020

We all grew up together in Marshalltown, one of my buddies. Although I hadn't seen Frank since I was a kid, those memories of growing up will always be ever present. My condolences to your family. Rest. Job well done.

Kevin White

May 21, 2020

My singing buddy in high school. Gonna miss you man

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May

29

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

May

29

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

May

29

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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