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Franklin L. Tunis

June 7, 1945 - February 7, 2022
Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Monday 2/14, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Monday 2/14, 4:00 pm
Cemetery
Rest Haven Memorial Park
1200 Sagamore Parkway N
Lafayette, IN 47904
Monday 2/14

 

Franklin L. Tunis, 76, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Franciscan Health East.

He was born June 7, 1945, in Kokomo, to the late Frank and Anna (Eskridge) Tunis. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a veteran of the United States Army from 1964 – 1968, serving in Vietnam. On January 25, 1968, he married Lillie M. Bowman in Lafayette and she survives.

Frank was a member of the Lafayette Pentecostal Church of God.  He worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Purdue University for many years, retiring in 1991.  Frank enjoyed NASCAR and was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He also enjoyed collecting American Bald Eagle figurines. His family was very important to him and he cherished the time he spent with all of his grandchildren. Frank will be greatly missed by all who love and knew him.

Along with his wife Lillie, he is survived by his 4 children, Debbie Hicks, Luther (Theresa) Hicks, Frank D. (Michele) Tunis, and Michael L. (Tracie) Tunis; 2 sisters, Judy (Gary) Long and Margaret (Rich) McClory; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua D. Tunis in 2014.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm, Monday, February 14, 2022, at Soller- Baker, Lafayette Chapel wth Pastor Chris Black officiating. Interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 1200 Sagamore Parkway, Lafayette, IN 47904.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions in Frank’s name be given to Pentecostal Church of God, 3616 S. 9th St., Lafayette, IN 47909.

You may leave condolences and memories at www.soller-baker.com

 

 

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400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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1200 Sagamore Parkway N
Lafayette, IN 47904
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  Franklin L. Tunis, 76, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Franciscan Health East. He was born June 7, 1945, in Kokomo, to the late Frank and Anna (Eskridge) Tunis. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a veteran of the United States Army from 1964 – 1968,Continue Reading

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Dore Evans left a message on February 14, 2022:
I am sorry to hear of Franks passing. We worked together at Purdue Memorial Union for several years. Every morning he would come to The hotel for a cup of coffee and a nice chat. I always enjoyed that and it was not the same after he retired. My faith says this is not the end only so long for a while. I’m sure I will see him again??
Mike & Alpha Spalding left a message on February 14, 2022:
To Sis. Lilly & Family, We cannot be there in person with you today so, we are sending you here our deepest condolences with love & prayer❣️ While you will certainly miss Bro. Franks presence with you here, try to find comfort in your hearts & minds that he has his FULL healing now in heaven & is rejoycing in the presence of God!! Share with each other the good memories & rejoice that Bro. Frank is FULLY Healed! Bro. Frank's appointed time to leave this ol' earth has come......Hebrews 9:27 & 28: 27 'As it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement: 28.....unto them that look for him he shall appear......' We are sure God said, "Frank, you've fought a good fight & kept the faith, it's time for you to come on home." Be sure your soul is ready for a heavenly journey, when your appointment time comes here on this earth, then you can rejoice with Bro. Frank in heaven for eternity! Our Love & Prayers to each of you, Mike & Alpha Spalding
TAMI BLIGH left a message on February 14, 2022:
Thinking of you Aunt Lillie. Sending prayers! Love Tami Bligh
Neda Cochran left a message on February 11, 2022:
It is so hard to figure out what to say, when we lose someone who meant so much to all who knew and loved Uncle Frank. He was a wonderful husband, who loved his wife (Aunt "Sissy") more that anything in the world...that was obvious to anyone who ever saw them together! The way he looked at her, the way his face lit up when she would walk into a room, and always refer to her as honey. He was a good dad, and his kids all knew they were loved and safe with him. And there was nothing more special to him than his grand, great-grand, and great-great-grand kids! In fact...any kids! Uncle Frank was grandpa or uncle to ANY kid...to ALL kids!!! In his eyes, a kid could do no wrong (it would be nice if more people saw it that way, wouldn't it?!). I can say he was a wonderful Uncle-I always knew he loved me, and if I needed anything-I knew I could always turn to him. So I guess, to really sum it up, you would just say that Frank Tunis was a good man! He had a huge heart filled with love, and he shared that love, with anyone he encountered! I love him and will miss him. And, I love the family that he and Aunt Sissy created! You all mean the world to me! I am here for you, please know that...
Joe & Deb James left a message on February 10, 2022:
We are so sorry for your loss. May Frank Rest in Peace, in the Arms of God.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tracie Tunis left a message on February 10, 2022:
You were the Best Father In Law that I could of ever asked for. Thank you for accepting me into your Family as if I was your own. I will never forget all of the memories that we had over the last 35 years. I didn’t expect to have to write this so soon but GOD had better plans for you to end your suffering. Please don’t worry about any of us as we will be alright within time. Continue to watch over us from above as you did while you were here and keep us safe. Love you always, until we meet again!
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