Carl Raymond Frank

Obituary

Carl Raymond Frank, 86, who chose to finish his livelihood in Ormond Beach, FL almost 6 years ago, died on August 1, 2023. He was born at home to parents Harold and Pauline (Coon) Frank on June 15, 1937, in Prescott, Michigan.

Upon his graduation in 1956 from Port Huron High School, he began working for General Motors in Flint, MI where he also studied and completed his apprenticeship program with an Associate’s Degree at General Motors Institute, (now Kettering University) to become a Tool and Die Maker, Upon the completion of 40 years of service there, he retired in 1996. In 1960, Carl was drafted into the US Army and proudly served his country as a medic until it became necessary for him to be given an honorable medical discharge.

Carl was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church of Davison, Michigan as well as a deacon and Commander of the Awana Clubs. On November 29, 1986, he married Janet Tucker and they continued to serve the Lord together at Faith and then Westside Bible Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan.

Another move, took them to Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, SC for 18 years and again he served in children’s programs at Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC.

Carl also served in the US Power Squadron, not only as a member but instructing others in boating safety. Over the years, he enjoyed boating, deer hunting, golf, running, hiking, and raising his two children, Jeffrey T. Frank and Valerie J. Frank. He also loved woodworking and making projects, especially with his grandsons during their visits.

He is survived by his wife, Janet, of almost 37 years; Jeff and his wife, Beth from Palatka, FL; Valerie, daughter from Casselberry, FL; and 2 grandsons, Jonathan Tyler Frank of Jacksonville, FL and Derek M, Frank of Palatka, FL. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, and their spouses. A handful of nieces and nephews still live around the country.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, Aug 24, 2023, at the Harbor Baptist Church 428 Tomoka Ave. Ormond Beach, Fl 32174 at 10am beginning with the Honor Gun salute. Following will be a memorial service, dinner, and final burial at 2:00pm at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Harbor Baptist Missions Program in Carl’s name.

Arrangements are under the care of Baldwin Brothers Ormond Beach, FL.