Harry L. Frankson, 75, of Port Lavaca passed away March 24, 2018. He was born June 19, 1942 in El Campo to Frank Maynard and Hilda Bengston Frankson. Harry was raised in the Carancahua Community and attended Palacios Public Schools and graduated in 1961. After graduating from High School, Harry attended the University of Oklahoma School of Banking. He was also a member of the United States Air Force Reserves from 1962 until 1968.
Harry had recently retired after 53 years from International Bank of Commerce in Port Lavaca, formerly known as First State Bank and Trust Co. as Executive Vice President focused on Commercial Lending. He had just received a letter from Palacios ISD recognizing him as one of two 2018 Distinguished Alumni and he was to be honored at the 2018 graduation ceremony. He was a pillar of the community in Calhoun County and helped many people. He was a politician that never sought office. Harry was definitely “one of a kind.”
He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock & Rodeo Association, member and past President of the Calhoun County Fair Association, and member of the Calhoun County Extension Service Advisory Board. Past President of the Rotary Club, member and past Director of the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce. Member of the First United Methodist Church, past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, He was former President of the Calhoun County Sheriff Reserves and member of the Texas Peace Officers Association. Harry was a member of the Board for the Calhoun County Concerned Citizens for Youth, which established the first “Boot Camp” for Calhoun County. He received the 2016 Man of the Year Award from Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce.
Harry’s hobbies included assisting his son with his Cattle Operation, hunting and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol S. Frankson; daughter, D’Anna Owens (Donald); sons, Mitchell Lawrence Frankson and Cody Michael Frankson (Monica); brother, Albert Courtland Frankson; grandchildren, Brenden, Sonora “Kiki” and Mary Faith Owens and 1 great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Donald Frankson and Maynard Clifton “Doc” Frankson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca with Rev. Kelli Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in Palacios Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of the Calhoun County Veterans Joint Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Methodist Children’s Home or First United Methodist Church.
The family asks that everyone wear red to the funeral to honor Harry.
