Obituary of Franklin Roosevelt Funk

Franklin R. Funk, age 87, of Wytheville, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Walter R. and Hattie Mulkey Funk. Frank was a United States Navy Veteran and was a retired VDOT employee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Irene Grubb Funk. Frank was survived by his step son and wife, Freddie and Mary Ellen Funk of Rural Retreat; two step grandsons, Jerry and Jason Funk of Rural Retreat; three step great granddaughters, Tori Alyssa and Emily Funk all of Rural Retreat; sister Maxine Manuel of Wytheville; sister-in-law, Betty Funk of Speedwell; special nephew and niece, Jerry and Betty Bell of Speedwell; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held 11 A.M. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Reverend Steve Alderman and Reverend Jerry Bell, with interment to follow in Davis Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10 A.M. until service time. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.