George Franklin "Frankie" Ringgold, age 74, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Frankie was born on October 27, 1948 in Craven County to the late, Benjamin "Bud" Ringgold and Nora Tosto Ringgold. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Frankie served our nation honorably during the Vietnam War. He worked with New Bern Cable Company before delivering newspapers for the Sun Journal, which he did for 26 years before retiring in 2021. Frankie will be remembered by those who knew him best as a loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Elsie Baysden Ringgold; sons, Jerry Watson and Joseph Ringgold; sister, Mary Lane; brother, Allen Ringgold (Debbie); and sister-in-law, Margaret Daniels (Jimmie).
Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rex Bennett officiating. He will be laid to rest with military honors, rendered by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff who cared for Frankie during his last days.
Arrangements are in the care of Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
