William Franklin “Frank” Bristow, 82, of Lometa, died at his home on Feb. 18, 2024.
Services will be held at Church of the Hills in Lometa on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m., with visitation an hour prior. Interment will follow at Senterfitt Cemetery. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas has charge of arrangements.
Frank was born on May 5, 1941, in Smithville, Arkansas to Leland Paul Bristow and Minnie Louise (Wildrick) Bristow.
He served his country in the United States Army as an Air Defense crewman.
After the military, Frank primarily was selfemployed in residential construction. He was extremely handy, enjoyed time in his shop, and could build and fix anything. He had a great sense of humor, was laid-back, and above all enjoyed his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved teaching them how to fish in his pond.
Frank was also a lover of nature. He enjoyed his time in Colorado, enjoying the mountains and snow.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Bristow; brothers Ray Bristow, Lewis Bristow, Roger Bristow and Steven Bristow; sister, Rose Bristow; step-grandson, Nathaniel Anderson; and son-in-law, Stephen Vickery.
Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Collins and husband Todd; son, Cody Bristow and wife Chris; sister Charlotte Heller; brothers Jeff Bristow, Scotty Bristow and wife Ann, Thomas Bristow and wife Gerry, and Truman Bristow; stepdaughters Rhonda Rhoades, Chrystal Trueblood and husband Troy, Rockcie Barker and husband Rick, Amanda Rhoades and Alexa Rhoades; grandsons Paden Collins, Quaid Collins and wife Jourdan, and Beau Bristow; great-grandchildren Bishop Collins, Dekker and Delilah Collins; granddaughter, Hermione Rhoades; greatgranddaughter, Cheyenne Roberts; and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
