Obituary
FRANK GHEEN, Daytona Beach, Florida
Passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. Frank was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, on February 11, 1934; the son of George Gheen and Maude Hartley (Gheen/Seale). Vienna, VA was his childhood home. He served his country for four years in the Navy during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Radarman 3 and receiving two service medals. He lived in Maryland many years and then retired to his beloved Florida. He worked for the Potomac Electric Power Co. for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his sisters Margaret Merryman and Betty Gheen, as well as his step-mother, Nancy Gheen. Surviving are his brother, Alvin Gheen; his sister, Dorothy Payne; son Michael Gheen (Pamela); daughter Kimberly Gheen (David Kinsey); daughter, Tracey Royal (Duane); granddaughter, Jennifer Furtak (Derek); grandson, Christopher Gheen (Tamiko); grandson, Steven Royal; great granddaughter, Taylor Furtak; great-grandsons, Gavin and Gunner Gheen; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service with a virtual attendance option will be held at 2:00 P.M. on May 10, 2021 at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home in Port Orange, FL. Masks are required at the funeral service.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30W2Z_gf89g&authuser=0
A graveside military service will be held at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on May 11, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Of the moments I have spent with my uncle are few. Of the moments I do recall is when he and my mother (his sister) would sit and talk about Vienna Virginia. They, Margaret, Dorthy, Frank, Betty and Alvin, reminded of kids when ever they made the trip. It warmed my heart
to watch them remembering they're childhood in a small town they knew so well. One would begin to feel they on a tour of a museum, at least I did. I remember all the partys and family picnics reunions that always seem to coincide with my granddaddies birthday. I was very thankful for driving my mom and my self to Holy Cross hospital after I decided to try and cut my fingers off with a table saw, thank god he had not left yet. I can recall voices of family members who have passed on. Your fathers voice is as clear as my own. Our thoughts are with you three.
2010 at after gathering for uncle Bill's Memorial. Possibly last pic of all sibs together.
Frank with his Grandson Chris at his Wedding (May 28, 2011).
Florida Trip 2010
Frank, Jennifer ( Jenny) and Taylor
Florida Trip 2010
Frank, Jennifer and Taylor
Trip to Florida 2010
Father, Son, Grandaughter and Great Grandaughter
Frank, Mike, Jenny (the only person who could call her Jenny was her Grandaddy) and Taylor
Trip to Destin, Florida 2014
Father, Son, Grandson, Great Grand Son
Frank, Mike, Chris and Gavin
Robin brought Aunt Margaret and Aunt Dorothy down to Daytona.
Stephen graduation 2014
Navy Photo approx. 1953
George and Colleen 2016
December 2018 trip
Dad in front of his house 2016
2011 wedding photo Dad and Kim
Dad and Mike 2016 visit
Feb 2020 lunch with Josh and friends
Feb 2020 visit to Daytona
Birthday celebration 2020
Dad and Dave 2018
2018 trip to Daytona
Josh and Dad in 2018. Thank goodness for Josh! He and Dad went to breakfast a couple of times a week. Josh took him to speech therapy for a couple of months, doctors visits, trips around town and much more.
Robin brought Aunt Dorothy and Aunt Margaret to Daytona.
2017 boat trip
2017 visit to Daytona
Frank at his daughter's wedding 2011.