Frank Osborne Deal

Mr. Frank Osborne Deal, 82 of Salisbury passed away on Sunday December 16, 2012 at Genesis Nursing Home asfter a two year illness. He was lovingly known as the mayor of Millbridge to all who knew him. He was always there when his neighbors were in need. He was a lifelong member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church and served as the church sexton for 30 years. He made countless mission trips to help those less fortunate. He served in the Korean War where he received the Korean Service metal with a bronze star, and a United Nations service metal. Mr. Deal was a mason and a member of the Millbridge Ruritan Club and was on the board of Rowan County Parks and Recreation. Mr. Deal was preceded in death by his parents; Clyde Osborne Deal and Myrtle Freeze Deal, brothers Arnold, Fred, Kenneth and Alvin Deal and sisters, Ruth Femister, Margaret Ridenhour and Faye Sutton. Those left to cherish his memories is he wife of 61 years, Mary Null Deal, to whom he married on April 7, 1951, and his sons, Jerry Deal and wife Sharon and Teddy Deal. He is also survived by grandchildren, Jeremy Deal, Danielle Deal and Steven Yates, step son Donald Fink, brother Billy Deal and wife Sharon of China Grove and sister Sue Gilliman and husband Mike of Georgia. Mr. Deal was employed by Douglas Aircraft and built Nike missles. He retired from National Aluminum where he was a supervisor for 27 years.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 til 12:00 at Thyatira Presbyterian Fellowship Hall with memorial service at the church at 12 noon, with Rev. Sandy Kerns, minister. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com