Frank Craig Stallings

Franklin Craig Stallings, 86 entered the joy of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born in South Florida on December 27, 1930, Frank faithfully served his country as a Marine radio repairman during the Korean War. He later combined those talents and abilities, applying them in an extensive career with Florida Power & Light Company. He then spent the next several years in DeLand, Florida, enjoying retirement. Reformed in his theology, Frank actively participated in Evangelism Explosion during the early years, and remained active serving their church body and others God placed in his path. Amateur radio, Gospel bluegrass music and anything Florida Gators were among his leisure passions. Married for 66 years, Frank is preceded in death by his devoted wife, Audrey Obarski Stallings and youngest daughter, Melanie Ann Mills (Ed). He is survived by many loving extended family members. He leaves two children, daughter Lorinda Sue Hill (Chip) from Germantown, TN and son Kenneth Craig Stallings (Tina) from Dacula, Georgia. Additionally, he leaves three grandchildren, Jonathan Christopher Hill, Edward Mills and Elizabeth Joy Hill-Booker (Brian). Above all else, the most significant passion of Frank’s life was his relationship with Jesus Christ, acquired by God’s grace alone granted through faith alone in Christ alone. Frank lived out a daily, vibrant relationship with his Lord and his life stands as a testament to God’s amazing grace. Semper Fi! Light on his feet and ready to fly! The family will receive friends at the Collierville First Baptist Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, and funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Collierville First Baptist Church, Collierville TN, Caring For You Staffing or Crossroads Hospice, Memphis. Online condolences may be made at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com