FRANKLIN - Frank A. Mathis Jr. passed on to be with our Lord on Feb. 8, 2022, at the age of 89.
He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Frank A. Mathis Sr. and Mary Teresa McCormick Mathis. He attended Palm Beach High School, Palm Beach Junior College and Georgia State College. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as Military Police.
For decades Frank was a citrus grower and manager of many orange groves throughout the state of Florida. He was an avid fisherman and orchid grower in his spare time. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle and friend to many throughout the years.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Evelyn; son, Frank III. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Orr of North Carolina and Lisa (Stan) of California; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral will be held on Feb. 19, 2022, at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery in Franklin.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home will be handling arrangements.