Obituary
Orlando, FL – Franklin (Frank) Lincoln, 74, of Durand, IL passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 peacefully at Vitas Hospice after a short illness. Born in Freeport, IL on March 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Velbur (Bud) and Marian Lincoln.
He was a dairy farmer by heart and later drove semi-trucks across country and finished his working journey at Wal-Mart as a greeter where he never met a stranger.
Frank’s favorite hobby was working around the farm. He had a gift of fixing almost everything. He enjoyed camping, watching Western movies and “shooting the bull” with friends.
He is survived by his four children; Penny (Rob) Branch, Longwood, FL, Robin (Henry) Wimberly, Clarksville, TN, Tricia (John) Taylor, Joelton, TN and Troy Lincoln, Springfield, TN. Also his sister, Jean Lincoln, Freeport, IL and brother Roger (Deb) Lincoln, Unionville, MO, a nephew, a niece. He was proud of his 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and had so many cousins and friends there are too many to mention.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 2, 2022 in the Nashville, TN area and details will be shared at a later date. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers, Winter Park, FL.
Papaw and Karmen. ♥️ He loved his grandbabies, and showing them all about the farm life. Things they’ll never forget. WE LOVE YOU!
Papaw and his best friend, Kynlee girl. ♥️ We love you!
Thank you for showing us your love to the very end! You have touched so many people’s lives and you are so greatly missed here on earth. We are comforted to know you are in heaven with Grandma and Grandpa. Please give them a big hug for all of us!!
You may be gone, but you are not forgotten. Please know we will continue to tell Papaw stories and laugh at your brutally honest comments!
We love you. We miss you. Thank you for being you! And as I’ve always said, you were “one of a kind!” ❤️
There’s nothing better than FAMILY!! ❤️