Charles Edward Frank, 87, of Columbus, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Communities of Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, Mo.
Born July 21, 1935, Charles was the son of Charles Elliott and Dollie Geneva (Rich) Frank.
He was a graduate of Cherokee County Community High School with the class of 1954.
A farmer, Charles also worked for the Cherokee County Lot for 20 years. He delivered the Joplin Globe Sunday edition for over 50 years. A board member of the Greenlawn Cemetery Association, Charles was also a member of the Keelville Church.
Charles and Lafana “Susie” Gale Washburn were united in marriage July 18, 1981. She preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents and wife, Charles was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Frank.
Charles is survived by his step-daughter Sherry Washburn and brother Richard Frank (Barbara) all of Columbus.
Visitation will be held at Derfelt Funeral Home in Columbus Wednesday April 12, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday April 13 at the Keelville Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.