Frank P. Christy, age 86 of Albion, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, June 10, 2015 at Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa.
Frank was born on June 7, 1929, the son of the late Fred J. and Helen M. (Goodrich) Christy.
He retired after many years as a press operator at C.W. Ohio and previously worked at the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Co. and the Peres Pattern Co. of Erie. He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Albion, Pa., where he also taught Sunday School and was a practicing Lay Leader. He had served our country proudly in the U.S. Army during both Korea and the Vietnam Wars and he enjoyed gardening and Silviculture (growing trees), and reading. He was an avid member of the Western Star Lodge #304 and the F & A Masons, Scottish and York Rite Mason organizations.
Besides his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Carter) Christy whom he married on December 18, 1971. She was laid to rest on October 16, 2009.
Frank is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Time of Gathering will be held at the Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home at 11883 Main Street, East Springfield, Pa on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 1 until the time of the service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mel Bendig, officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Albion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, Pa.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
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Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home
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