Dr. Jerry Frankum

Dr. Jerry Morris Frankum, Jr. of Heber Springs, formerly of Newport, entered the presence of the Lord on this Good Friday, March 29, 2013, at Heber Springs. Dr. Frankum will be remembered by many as a doctor who genuinely cared about his patients, who was always available, and who worked on Saturdays. Most of all, though, he will be remembered as a friend who could always be counted upon and who cannot be replaced. This genuinely Christian man's faith was seen by the way he treated each person to whom his care was entrusted. It mattered not to Dr. Frankum of one's economic status, race, or creed. He treated every patient equally. Dr. Frankum served Jackson County and surrounding area patients as a family doctor, surgeon, and friend for over forty years. He is survived by his wife, Amelia Williams Frankum; daughters, Kendrick Frankum Thompson and husband, Tommy, of Memphis, Tenn. and Dr. Caroline Frankum Carlton and husband, Heath, of Batesville; three grandchildren, Sumner Thompson, Lizzie Thompson, and Emma Carlton; one brother, Dr. Charles Frankum and wife, Linda, of Memphis and a sister Carol Frankum Ross and husband, Bill, of Blytheville; and many other relatives, family and friends. Visitation is Monday, 5:30-8 p.m. Funeral Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Newport First Baptist Church with committal in Heber Springs Cemetery at 3 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.