Frank James Searcy, Jr. Carrollton, Georgia Obituary

Frank James Searcy, Jr.

Mr. Frank James Searcy, Jr., age 93 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home. He was born December 5, 1924, in Carrollton and was the son of the late Frank James Searcy, Sr. and Irma Stovall Searcy. “Pop” graduated from Carrollton High School in 1942 and attended West Georgia College until he was old enough to join the Army Air Corp during World War II. He attended the University of Tennessee Air Force College Training Detachment, and served as a pilot and flight instructor on the AT-6, B-24 and B-25 airplanes from 1942-1946. At the end of World War II he returned to Carollton and joined Carrollton Federal Savings and Loan Association as a teller and retired in 1989 as Senior Executive Vice President. He also served as office manager and accountant of Folds Motor Company and Chalkley Motor Company. During this time he was elected and served as Carroll County Coroner. Mr. Searcy was a community leader serving as president of the Carrollton Rotary Club, receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award, Treasurer of the Carrollton Board of Education, and was supervisor for the West Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District. Being a lifelong member of the Carrollton First United Methodist Church, he served on various committees; chairman of the Administrative Board, chairman of Trustees, chairman of the Finance Committee and was chairman of Pastor/Parrish Relations. In 1964, he headed the committee responsible for raising funds to move the Catholic Church to the campus of West Georgia College, which later was dedicated as the Kennedy Chapel. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, being one of the original members of the Little River Gun Club. He was a 50 plus year member of both the Carroll Masonic Lodge #69 and the American Legion. He was an active member of the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park. Until his recent declining health, he enjoyed shooting skeet every Monday morning “with the boys”, going to cardiac rehab and breakfast at Tanner, and driving himself to lunch to meet his diner “family”. With his typical patient nature, he was able to accomplish a feat few others have—getting “Diner Dog” to take a biscuit from his hand. At age 91 and 92, he was given a memory of a lifetime flying again in a fully restored B-25 the “Panchito”. He was often referred to as the ultimate southern gentleman and will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his daughters, Sue Boutilier and Alice Searcy both of Carrollton; grandchildren, Matt (Ashley) Fulton of Greensboro, Georgia, Leigh Fulton of Samara, Costa Rica; great grandchildren, Lakelynn Fulton, Ridge Sardella, Ashton Sardella all of Greensboro; nephew, Bill (Joan) Searcy of Wetumpka, Alabama and Wilfred Boutilier of Dawsonville, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Gray Searcy; brother, James William Searcy and niece, Barbara Searcy. The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 23 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 24 at 2 p.m. at the Carrollton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Stephens, Rev. Larry Patton and Rev. Tommy Greer officiating. Pallbearers will be Matt Fulton, Wilfred Boutilier, Bill Searcy, Peter Worthy, Danny Muse, David Muse, Donnie Muse and John Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult Friendship Class. Interment will be in Carroll Memory Gardens with the American Legion Post #143 providing military honors. Memorial contributions may be to Tanner Hospice, P.O. Box 1136, Carrollton, GA 30112; Carrollton First United Methodist Church, 206 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117 or Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park, P.O. Box 1062, Carrollton, GA 30112. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.
December 5, 1924 - October 20, 201812/05/192410/20/2018
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Nancy Kilgore Tsipolitis
October 31, 2018
Sue and Alice, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. He was a remarkable and very nice man. I am so sorry I could not express this sympathy to you both in person. He will be missed by all of us. You were blessed to have him so long. Now he and your mom are reun... Continue Reading
Joe Brinson
October 23, 2018
Alice and Sue, just wanted to let you'll know that I am thinking about both of you in the loss of your Dad. I still have fond memories the times when the neighbors would sit in their driveway in the afternoons and visit. We called your Mon the Mayor of Canterbury St..... Continue Reading
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Virgil Paul Snow, Jr.
October 22, 2018

My condolences to the family in your loss. GOD bless each of you.
Paul Snow, WGC retired
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Randy Rountree
October 22, 2018
Mr. Frank was a fine man who was guided by a set of values that we all strive to attain. He served his country with distinction and dearly loved his community and his family all the while sharing his wisdom and grace. Men like him are all too rare.
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Hugh
October 22, 2018
Frank touch a lot of people in his 93 years of visiting. RIP Dear Man. So sorry to hear your Loss. Just know how much we appreciated sharing Frank with you. Heal, without sorrow. Know he is dancing in the clouds you follow. He is also enjoying every sunrise and sun... Continue Reading
Heavenly Arch was posted for Frank James Searcy, Jr..
Heavenly Arch was posted for Frank James Searcy, Jr..
Barbara Swanson
October 22, 2018
Mr. Searcy was a bright spot every Friday when he came for therapy at Tanner. He always had a smile and a good morning. The last time I saw him he was with his daughters. I went by to tell him how much I missed seeing him and his beautiful smile and soft voice. So ve... Continue Reading
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Tanner Hospice
October 22, 2018
Tanner Hospice Care staff would like to offer our condolences to you during this difficult time. We appreciate you trusting your loved one in our care.
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Dottie Grizzard Cavender
October 21, 2018
This world has lost another treasure. What a fine Christian man Mr. Searcy was. I worked with him at Carrollton Federal many years ago and he was such a good wonderful kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Rossie Anderson
October 21, 2018
What a loss for our town and community. A kind and gentle spirit who exemplified the the definition of “GENTLEMAN.”
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Barbara Stewart Oxford
October 20, 2018
Dear Alice and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. I
remember you talking about how much you loved him. He was a true gentleman to everyone.
and will be missed greatly.
I wish I could be down the...
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