Frederick Franklin Julian

Frederick Franklin Julian, "Frank", of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, was promoted to Heaven on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. A service to honor him will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lake Panasoffkee on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Family visitation 10:00-10:45. Born in Chattanooga, TN to Frankie and Earl Julian on April 27, 1929, he was one of six children; Sam, Edna, Nell, Joe and Donald. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa, FL. and served in the Navy aboard the USS Whetstone during the Korean War. He married his love, Thelma Pratt, and became parents to their two children, Karen and Ted. His business career took his family to Jacksonville, where he was a District Manager with The Pillsbury Company. Frank served as President of the Grocery Manufacturers Representative Association (GMRA), and he hosted the National Pillsbury Bake Off in Florida. He and Thelma enjoyed travels to Europe, Hawaii and the Holy Land. Friends and Family knew Frank as a principled Godly man, with a humble sweet spirit of leadership by faith, a man of character, living his life daily as the Lord's Servant. He was dedicated to his Church, a wise and trusted counselor, a prayer warrior, helping those in need with full trust in God. He leaves behind a legacy that is immeasurable on earth. He took great pride in his family and had a loving bond with his grandchildren, Sara, Tyler, Samantha and Kendall. There are many memories of family trips and family reunions. Members of his family include his brother Donald and wife Gloria Julian, sister-in-law Peggy Julian, daughter Karen and Ken Wilson, son Ted and Karen Julian. As a talented Golfer, Fisherman, Baseball Player and Horseshoe expert, nothing surpassed his ability to grill the best Steak or Hamburger and open his home to serve, ending with a good game of Dominoes and dessert. Frank was admired and respected by everyone who met him. The Julian Family wishes to extend their gratitude to Community Hospice McGraw Center for Caring In lieu of sending flowers for the ceremony, please consider a kind donation honoring Frank Julian to help continue supporting their tender care COMMUNITY HOSPICE MCGRAW CENTER FOR CARING 4715 Worral Way Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.407.5616

Frederick Franklin Julian

April 27, 1929 - April 30, 2019