Lawrence “Larry” A. Franxman, 78, formerly of Winter Park, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Bay Pines VA Health Care System, St. Petersburg, FL.
Born in Covington, KY, he moved to Florida in 1974. He retired as an executive manager with Frisch’s Big Boy after 30 years of service. He was an army veteran of the Korean War Era and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He enjoyed baseball, playing darts and fishing. He was a great dad and lovingly enjoyed holding his kids hostage in his car as he drove to no particular place.
Survivors include his son Tarey (Elizabeth) Franxman of St. Petersburg; two daughters, Dana (Jeff) Mills of Fort Wright, KY and Shawn (Kenny) Burcham of Hebron, KY; brother, Jack; sister, Pat Harney; and three grandchildren: Ryan, Paige and Ty.
Graveside services with military honors will be presented by the Pinellas County Veterans Council at 10:45 AM on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
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Tarey – Thinking of you during this difficult time. Treasure the memories you have of such a funny, wonderful man. He will always live in you – you share the same sense of humor and outlook on life. Wishing you peace. Kim
Tarey- Knowing your Dad for 40 years was my pleasure. I have to think hard to remember a time when he was not smiling.
No matter the chore or the problem Larry could always find something to smile about and his good nature was contagious. .
Always a champion of the underdog he gave freely of himself.
Celebrate his life Tarey. I know that I will.
Our sincere condolences on your loss. We thank you for affording us the honor of helping to lay this fellow Veteran to rest. May the Peace of the Lord be with Larry, and with all that mourn his passing.