Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Warren Lewis Frankum


01/26/1936 - 11/21/2023


Warren Lewis Frankum, age 87 Murphy, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Warren was born in Cherokee County to the late John Andrew Frankum Sr and Josie Garrett Frankum. He was self employed. Warren enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Garland, Don and Junior Frankum; and his sisters, Edith Norris, Frances Garrett and infant sister, Annabelle.

Warren is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Murphy. Rev. Richard Mashburn will officiate. Burial will be at Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Garrett, Charles Garrett, Jerry Townson, Charles Townson, Jesse Garrett and Rydale Ashe.

The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Murphy prior to the service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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