Kaylum Dean Anthony Frank

Kaylum Dean Anthony Frank, 12, passed away on February 6, 2011. Kaylum was born in Lima, OH, on July 7, 1998. He was crafty and loved birds, lizards, aliens, and was fascinated with outer space. He was the most gentle and loving child to everyone.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Shannel and Carl Mett; father, Thomas Frank; brothers, Jordan Frank and Tyler Mett; sisters, Alyssia and Erika Frank and Kate Mett; stepbrother, Brian and stepsister, Tina; grandparents, Dan and Bonnie Stoppenbach, Susan and Donnie Marshall, Donald Frank, and Karen and Richard Brown; aunts, Kelly (Jared) Carey, Kari Stoppenbach (Patrick Gorman); uncles, Tim, Tom, Randy and Joey; great-aunt and uncle, Pat and Vic Elarde; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Ely and great-grandmother, Bonnie Stryker.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm with the Funeral Service to follow at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 10th in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin.

Kaylum's family would like to thank the Lions Eye Bank for fulfilling his wish to donate through the recovery of his eyes so others may see.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shannel Lynn Mett at Bank of America - Wire transfer # 026009593.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.hgmandarin.com 904-288-0025.