Gene Eldon Frank

Services to celebrate the life of Gene Eldon Frank, 44, of Rosenberg will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Church of Living Waters, 4808 Airport Avenue in Rosenberg. Interment will follow at the Rosenberg City Cemetery, formerly W.O.W. Cemetery, in Rosenberg. Dr Gene W. Frank, Pastor Darren Frank, Pastor Mike Richards, and Pastor Robert Ashley will officiate the services. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M., Monday, July 20, 2009 at Church of Living Waters in Rosenberg. Gene was born November 22, 1964 in Richmond, to Gene W. and Betty Jo Ashley Frank. He graduated from Terry High School, Class of 1983. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. To say he was an avid University of Texas Longhorn fan was an understatement. He passed away July 16, 2009 at his home in Rosenberg. Gene is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney Weaver Ashley, Agnes Bernice Ashley, Eldon Gustuv Frank and Molly Dora Frank; and three special uncles, Buddy, Norris and Sid. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Gene W. and Betty Jo Frank; children, Jacob Frank 16, Rachel Frank 16, Hannah Frank 11 and mother Amy Frank; brother, Darren Frank and wife, Gamila; sister, Keitha Frank Turner and husband, Albert Turner; and many special nieces and nephews along with other family and friends. Gene had a church family that loved him dearly. He struggled as an alcoholic and lost his battle on this earth last Thursday morning. Gene had a very close walk with Jesus Christ and loved Him with all of his heart. His family is secure that his battle has ended and that he has found the freedom he fought so hard for! His children were the pride of his life and he was so proud of them. His family will always remember that Gene was a merciful man that knew a merciful God and his merciful acts will live on in many people. His parents would like to thank the local chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous and Open Door Mission in Houston. Gene's parents will continue to pray for every family of children that are still struggling with addictions. The family has asked, in lieu of flowers, that any contributions donated be left for a college fund set up for Gene's three children, Jacob, Rachel and Hannah Frank. All checks made out to Church of Living Waters are tax deductable. Pallbearers will include James Turner, Russell Hand, David Ashley, Ricky Diaz, Michael Schmulbach, Dave Efron, Wes Muegge and Daniel Cardenas. Honorary Pallbearers will include Mark Frank and members of the Open Door Mission. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the Frank family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

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Gene Eldon Frank

November 22, 1964 - July 16, 2009