Brian L. Frankie died July 31, 2024 in Sardis, Tennessee at the age of 73.
He was born November 16, 1950 in Christopher, Illinois, the son of the late Bert and Mary McClintock Frankie.
He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 until 1973. He owned and operated Crump Fire Arms/Ammunitions Depot and Pawn Shop, located in Crump, Tennessee.
On February 11, 2017, he was united in marriage to Brenda Lupton Frankie, who preceded her husband in death on July 5, 2019. In addition to his parents and wife, Brian was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandy Matthews and brother, Barry Frankie.
He is survived by his daughter, Brianne Chambers and her husband Jewell of Raeford; son, Cort Frankie and his wife Becca of Youngsville; sister, Sandra Brown of Thompsonville, Illinois; and grandchildren, Madison Matthews of Fayetteville, Ava Chambers and Andy Chambers, both of Raeford, and Caitlyn Frankie, Maggie Frankie, and Luke Frankie, all of Youngsville.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Raeford, 333 N Main St., Raeford, NC 28376. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tom Lee officiating.