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Francis Carley Obituary

Francis "Frank" Carley Mechanic Frank was born in Cahone, CO on July 30, 1941 to Ralph Adam and Mary Elizabeth Carley. He passed away on September 1, 2012 in Ivanhoe CA at the age of 71. Frank served in both the US Navy and the US Air Force, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a mechanic all of his life. He loved fishing, antique cars and reading. He enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting with his friends at Ryan's and Mearle's. He also enjoyed playing computer games. He is preceded in death by his parents and one grand daughter Jennifer. Frank is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nelda Carley of Ivanhoe; his children Cindy Carley of Visalia, Leeman Carley of Ivanhoe, Michael Carley and his wife Rebecca of Porterville, Tammy Carlton and her husband Brian of Lincoln, AR; two brothers, Ralph Carley of Florida and Talbert Carley and his wife Lela of Visalia; grandchildren Barbara, Ethan and Lucas. The family would like to thank Victory Holiness Church and all of their friends and family for the food and most of all for the prayers during this time of sorrow. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel followed by burial in the Bakersfield National Cemetery with Military Honors. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com. Services entrusted to Evans Miller Guinn Chapel.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta on Sep. 5, 2012.

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heather shaw

September 7, 2012

sorry for your lost Wayne my prayers with ur family.

Wanita ( Nita) and Lupe Contreras

September 6, 2012

If ever a man loved his wife and family , it was Frank, and I know from conversations with him at work , that his wife and family loved him too! I worked at the "76" service station where Frank worked for 10 years, I was present and wrote a poem for his grand daughters funeral. Frank leaves behind a wonderful loving family. I send to them our heartfelt sympathy.May the love you all shared with him, comfort you at this sad time.If you ever need to talk you can reach me at 636-2565. God bless you all, and comfort you.Lupe and Nita Contreras

pam greenlee-simmons

September 6, 2012

while i didn't know him, i know his brother talbert and fam. my condolences go out to the whole family, God bless you all in your time of need.

Dowdy Family

September 5, 2012

We are so sad to hear of Frank's passing. Our condolences to Nelda, Wayne, Cindy, Mike, Tammy & families.

Michele Michaels & Carol Butterfield

September 5, 2012

Frank was a good person and one of the nicest customers a waitress could have. He was always willing to give a helping hand when he needed some more coffee and did pretty well serving the other guys also. He will be missed.
.... The Mearle's Girls

steve young

September 5, 2012

frank was a great friend and i will miss him very much.

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