Franklin Alger Warner

1 John 4:7-21 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. ... Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. ...

The love for Frank Warner, his mother, sister, nieces and nephew evolved as part of our love circle beginning in the 1970’s when we first became neighbors.

The early morning telephone calls from nurse Dakota at Stonecreek Health Center and nurse Rayleen from Medi Hospice Monday 13 January were alerts that Frank was transitioning, preparing to join his mother, sister and brothers on his eternal pathway.

During his 89 years on this planet, just a month away from his 90th birthday, this very private man was known selectively. By his classmates of long ago, he was the lad who walked to his father’s shop in West Asheville on Saturdays to straighten the shop. While there he’d write in his journal unpublished stories of adventure.

To his mother he was a faithful son who cared for her as she lived into her nineties. To his Montford neighbors he was known for his well-manicured, flower adorned garden.

As secretarial adjutant to the commanding General of V Corp in Germany he was awarded a citation for his efficiency. His mother cherished the personal letter she received from Frank’s commander.

His clerical work with American Enka, various Asheville attorney’s and the ABC board was highly praised.

Frank’s creativity filled his house. For his own pleasure he played classical piano etudes which could be heard from open windows on summer evenings. He created miniatures of Biblical scenes. These provided an adventurous walk throughout the house at Easter and Christmas. Scenes from the Old Testament began in the foyer. They evolved into New Testament scenes into the living room, dining room and up to the second floor.

As Monday 13 January 2025 wanned his roommate at Stonecreek, volunteered, ”Frank’s a fine fellow. I sure enjoyed him. Sometimes I’d wake up at night and hear him praying. He prayed for just about everyone, I reckon.” Health Center staff came by his room sharing their endearing comments about caring for Frank.

Shortly after arriving home from sitting, chatting and praying with Frank, nurses, Dakota and Rayleen telephoned that Frank’s earthly journey was complete.

Niece, Charlene, who telephoned faithfully every Thursday when he was able to take the call, wept. She is contacting nephew John Warner in California who telephone Uncle Frank every Sunday for years. Niece Becky attended Frank faithfully for years bringing him meals and doing his laundry. Theirs was family love. Our thanks for allowing us to share in this love as extended family.

West Family Funeral Services is honored to be serving Frank's family. Condolences may be offered to the family under his obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.

Our prayer is for a gentle transition dear friend..