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Frank Edmiston

d. March 6, 2013

Frankie Edmiston, Jr. September 1, 1931 - March 6, 2013 Mr. Frank Edmiston, Jr, 81, of Henderson, Texas formerly of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on March 6, 2013. He was born on September 1, 1931 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys Retherford, and twin infant sons, Ronnie Dean and Donnie Gene. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Frank and Brenda Edmiston of Arlington, TN; Don and Rachel Edmiston of Henderson, TX; daughter and son-in-law: Phillis and Dale Mifflin of Vilonia, AR; grandchildren: Jennifer Edmiston, Lee and Scotty Mifflin, Mary Ruth and Sadie Edmiston; great-grandchildren: Rylee, Justin, Harley, and Lilly Mae Mifflin, Jason Wood, Jimmie French, Kayla Jacobson. Frank was a decorated retired Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He retired in 1970 from the army after twenty years of service as a Sergeant First Class. He retired in 1995 after twenty-five years of service at the Monroe Shock plant in Paragould. He was a long time member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Paragould where he served as Sunday School director and deacon chairman. Mr. Edmiston was a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson, TX at the time of death. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2013 at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, Ark. The celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church in Paragould, Ark. with Dennis Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery. The family will also receive friends from 5-7 pm Friday, March 8, 2013 at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com

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