In the early morning hours of February 21, 2020, John Frederick Frensley, Jr. passed away at his home in Charlotte, Tennessee. He was cared for and attended by his son, daughter, son-in-law and daughter-in-law; he was 99 years old.
John was born on January 9, 1921 in New Smyrna, Florida to loving and caring parents who laid the foundation for his life of righteous compassion.
John and his wife, Mildred resided in Dickson County since 1975. John was a Merchant Mariner during WW II, a railroad engineer on the Panama Railroad for 34 years, a Tennessee farmer and a man of great and unwavering service to others. He was faithful in his duties to God and country, lived life honestly, humbly and purposefully, with dignity, hope and charity. He inspired others to be and do good by his great example of standing for right and standing up for right. John was all these things and more, but most of all he was a great and loving father.
Thy Children will rise up and call thee blessed…
Hoorah, Hoorah, Hoorah for the life of John Frederick Frensley, Jr.
We love you Dad….au revoir
John is survived by two sons and two daughters, many grand and great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint building at 100 Brown Drive in Dickson/Burns Tennessee on March 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.