L. Shuford Sr. in Mobile, Alabama. He went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2023.
Frankie was a 1981 graduate of Opp High School, and a member of the Opp Marching Band, where he
played the drums. He joined the US Army National Guard out of high school, and it was in Basic training
at the age of 18, that Frankie was hurt and became a quadriplegic. The doctors said he would not live
more than a dozen years, but God had bigger plans for Frankie. After spending almost a year in the
Memphis VA hospital, Frankie returned to Mobile and attended college at University of South Alabama,
graduating with a degree in Political Science, in 1986. He then attended Alabama School of Law,
graduating in 1990. He opened his law office here in Mobile in 1992, where he showed his clients God’s
love through the way he practiced.
Frankie met the love of his life, Barbara Grissett, at church in 1991, and the two married in September
1993. They had their son, John, in 2001.
Frankie had the most kind, warm and energetic spirit, and loved to brighten other’s lives with his special
ability to connect with them through compassion and caring. He used his testimony to help others know
that God has a plan for you regardless of your situation or fears. He had a generous heart and a wicked
sense of humor which made it easy for people to be drawn to him.
Frankie leaves to cherish his memories Barbara, his wife of almost 30 years, his son John, devoted
mother, Eileen “Mo” Rodgers, and loving step-father, George “Dubby” Rodgers of Mobile, AL; 7 sisters,
Darcey (Floyd) Ansley, Birmingham, AL; Kathy (Dan) Johnstone, Chesterfield, VA; Kimberly (David)
Buck, Ramona (Brett) Ardizone, Mobile, AL; Kristy (Charles) White, Andalusia, AL; Janez Turner, Opp,
AL; Stacey Steele, Boston, MA; 3 brothers, Jody (Naomi) Rodgers, Madison, WI; Robert Shuford,
Daleville, AL; Frank (Darla) Shuford, Collierville, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Frankie is preceded in death by his father, Franklin L. Shuford, Sr., and his brother, George Wiley
Rodgers, Jr.
Very special thanks to Thomasina “Peaches” Allen, whom he loved dearly. She worked as his caregiver
for many years, and will always be considered a very special part of our family.
Special thanks to Dr. Daniel Pollman and Dr. Robert Israel, and their nurses and staff, who took care of
Frankie for many years. He loved them and thought of them as his good friends.
Also, thank you to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, housekeepers, and everyone else who
provided care for him at Providence Hospital. Your care and compassion for him and his family will
always be remembered and greatly appreciated.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Day Springs Baptist Church, 2220 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama. Funeral services will be held immediately following. Interment will be in Pine Crest West Cemetery, Snow Road, Mobile, AL with military honors.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be offered to the Children's of Alabama Foundation, 1600 7th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233 in Franklin L. Shuford's memory.
