JIMMY FRANK Born August 19, 1934 in Quanah, TX to E.D. York and Ollie B. He passed away May 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, Shirley Burke and brother, Don York. He is survived by his former spouse, Cozette York; his daughters, Debra Miller and Teri York; son-in-law, Danny Miller; grandchildren, Paul, James, Alyssa and Valerie Ashbacher, Taryn Heller and Faith York; his brother-in law, Nicky Nelson; and other family members around the globe. He was an experienced hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He graduated from Joplin High School in May, 1953 and enlisted into the Marines in September, 1953. He served eight years and received an Honorable discharge. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and several Good Conduct Medals. His last discharge was in 1961. Once a civilian, he began working at Mountain Bell. He retired to Elephant Butte, NM in 1984 and has lived there since. He loved his family, gardening, canning, rock hunting and prospecting. We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. He will be missed. Friends may visit French - Lomas Chapel Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., with Services beginning at 6:00 p.m. A reception will follow until 9:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nicky Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Paul Ashbacher, James Ashbacher, Danny Miller and Taryn Heller. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Jimmy at www.tributes.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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