of Amity, AR
May 13, 1936 - July 17, 2018
Franklin E. ''Churn'' Lunsford, age 82 of Amity, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Franklin was born on May 13, 1936 in Roland, Arkansas to his late parents, Arthur and Mae Redmon Lunsford. Franklin was an elevator mechanic in Central Arkansas for more than 30 years and a member of Oak Grove Church in Amity. In addition, he was an avid animal lover and a Veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Shyral Lunsford; 1 son, Raymond Lunsford (Stacy) of Amity, AR; 2 daughters, Geni Jackson of Princeton, Illinois and Christy Vocque (Alan) of Bauxite, AR; 14 grandchildren;15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Rachel Mashike (Carl) of Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, Michael Lunsford; 3 grandsons, Rodney Jackson II, Kevin Lunsford and Matthew Lunsford; 2 brothers, A. J. Lunsford and Utah Lunsford.
A visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Roller Chenal Funeral home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Kennerly Cemetery in Roland, Arkansas with Pastor Kevin Moss officiating.
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7 Condolence(s)
Terri McNamara
Thursday, July 19, 2018
My deepest sympathies for each of you!! May The Lord wrap his loving arms around you all & give you the peace, strength & comfort you need in the days ahead.
Terri
Bud & Marilyn Gothard
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Geni we were deeply saddened to hear of your Dad's passing, my prayers are with you thru this difficult time
Randy &Tawana Redmon
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Peggy Sue ( Redmon ) Rivera and family
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Prayers for the whole family. Find strength in each other . My Uncle Churn RIP. Until we are all together again.Love to all .
Gerald & Jo (Davidson) Butler
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you be supported by your faith and know that God can and will provide the added strength needed during this difficult time. "Memories of Franklin are that 'he never saw Peggy and I without expressing his feelings and talking about times when we all lived within walking distance of each other (where Lake Maumelle now exist) . Not many who lived in the Maumelle community at that time had much of anything, of value, but if anyone was in need, every person was a valued friend and the whole community turned out. Franklin will also be remembered for always paying his respect and attending funerals for those who lived in the Roland/Lake Maumelle community."
VICKI BENSON
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Shyral and family,
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. Such a good friend to Wayne and I. He will be missed so very much.
My love and sincere condolence,
Vicki Benson
Linda George Kam
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
I have nothing but good memories of Uncle Frank. He treated me and my sister with tender loving care when we were children. He took me on trips to town, to the zoo, to some places my mother would not have approved of (smile), and yet I always felt safe with him. He was a big strong uncle who was gentle with us and we knew he loved us. We were “his favorite nieces”....I know he said that just to make us feel special....he had a lot of nieces and nephews....but we held him to it when we would run into him later in life. He was a character. A mans man. Had a great sense of humor. He loved my parents too and always mentioned how much they meant to him. Words cant be put on paper, the empty hole that is left with his absence. I used to see him at funerals, well he’s gone to his last one.....but what sites he must be seeing now! I’m sure Mother wecolmed him home along wih many others. My prayers for the family remain, because Uncle Frank doesn’t need them anymore. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers, as i have to work out of town the day of the funeral. You are all known intimately by our Father in heaven and he knows your every care, and the burden that you bear. Please turn to him in hours of sadness and despair in the days and weeks to come. He is right there beside you thru it all.