Aug 4, 2018

Frank Julian Sr., 82, of Claysville, died Friday, August 3, 2018, in Washington Hospital.

He was born July 18, 1936, in Washington, a son of the late Anthony and Theresa Arena Julian.

He was a graduate of Washington High School.

Mr. Julian served in the U.S. Navy as a flight director on the USS Champlain during the Korean War.

He was a lifelong member of Christian Church of North America in Washington.

Mr. Julian was owner of Frank’s Auto Repair for more than 60 years.

During his time in the Navy, Frank traveled all over the world. He also went on many big game hunts during his lifetime.

He loved spending time with family, working on cars, hunting and fishing with his friends and “being ornery.”

A well-known and respected leader in the community, he was known for his kindness, knowledge and generosity.

On September 14, 1975, he married Shirley Bowman, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Kathy (Dave) Flory of Cocoa, Fla., Frank (Janet) Julian of Claysville, Vickie (Mark) Teagarden of Rices Landing and Bobbie (Rich) Durbin of Claysville; seven grandchildren, Beth Flory, Ryan Jeffries, Sammi (Josh) Carlisle, Stevie (Chance) Beatty, Marissa Durbin, Nick Teagarden and Erich Durbin; six great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

Deceased is a sister, Jackie Watson.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 10, with Pastor Rob Berk and Pastor Frank Menhart Jr. co-officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.