Frank Windom

Frank Windom was born on December 15, 1924 in East St. Louis, Illinois to father

Everette and mother Sylvia Windom. He died on August 7, 2020 at home. He was the

youngest of four children. He was predeceased by his sister Ora Lee Owens and brother

Everette B. Windom. He is survived by his sister Julia Monroe.

Sister Ora Lee Owens (deceased), surviving daughter and son:

1 - Jimetta Beauregard

2 - Roscoe Owens

Brother Everette B. Windom (deceased), surviving daughter and son:

1 - Annette Windom

2 - Duane B. Windom

Sister Julia Monroe (survived), surviving son:

1 - Ernest A. Monroe

Frank Windom, surviving daughters:

1 - Patrice Williams-Clayburn, grandson-Damon Williams, and great grandson -Morris

2 - Noelani Low and daughter Kerry 3 - Aja Weisberg and daughter Sotea

Frank's was first marriage to Marjorie Humphrey-Butler with whom he had his daughter

Patrice Williams-Clayburn. He later married Lillian Kitagawa-Jang. To that union were two

daughters; Noelani Low & daughter Kerry and Aja Weisberg & daughter Sotea.

Frank enjoyed playing and listening to jazz music throughout his life. He also loved all

kinds of sports, including playing in various bowling leagues around the Bay Area, while

having intense conversations over politics and a glass of beer. After graduating from high

school his love for jazz allowed him to play as a back-up horn player in the various night

clubs for many famous jazz performers such as jazz singer Billie Holiday as well as Miles

Davis. Eventually, Frank moved to the West coast ultimately residing in San Francisco.

His career started in the shipyard at Hunter's Point as an electrician for a few years. He

then went to the State of California to worked at the Oakland Bay bridge toll booth while

awaiting better opportunities at the Department of Motor Vehicle to become an office

Supervisor. He eventually retired from San Francisco Muni as a Processing Supervisor.

He will always be remembered as a kind, well spoken, intellectual individual, well dressed

ladies’ man and respected among his colleagues. He was especially caring and generous

to all those lucky enough to have known him.

A little saying goes a long way that describes Frank Windom:

Frank and Lillian Windom’s ashes will be scattered outside the San Francisco Bay at sea

by Columbarium formerly known as Neptune Society. Date and Time to be announced.

A small group of family and friends to witness scattering of ashes.