Bob Frantz

Bob was born in Silver City, New Mexico but grew up in El Paso Texas, with great Texas pride. He attended the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-Law. Bob served his country in Vietnam; receiving with honor a National Defense Service Medal; Sharpshooter (Rifle M-16). He carried that honor and commitment into his civilian life. Bob worked with Papco/World Fuels for over 33 years. He was awarded safety driver of the year nearly every year of his career and was the rock everyone knew they could count on. Bob was the epitome of unconditional love, especially towards his beloved wife Paula. They were truly soulmates. They met in Nashville, Tennessee, and made a home there with their 3 girls, after some years they moved to Hampton VA to be closer to family. That unconditional love spilled over not only to his children, but to extended family and friends. He took care of all those around him, with a quiet humility. A great example of what service is to others.

Bob had a huge love for horses and cars, especially his Corvettes. He could work on almost anything. In his spare time, you would often find him with a wrench in his hand. An awesome mechanic, he had a keen sense of preparedness for just about anything. In every sense of the word, Bob was a true cowboy with a great love for the rodeo. He was also an avid collector of many things, from model cars to coins and various sentiments. Bob was larger than life. A wonderful mountain of a man who will be cherished forever and remembered as the Patriarch of his family. He was preceded in rest by his beloved wife of over 35 years, Paula Bishop Frantz. Father Monroe Frantz; Mother Dora Frantz; son; Charlie Bulifant, daughter; Hannah Bishop, brother; Roger Frantz, Father in law Paul Shattuck Sr. Mother in law Sylvia Shattuck, brother in laws Raymond Shattuck; Paul Shattuck Jr., Ron Johnson, Nephew; Paul Shattuck, niece; Frances Elliot.

Left to cherish him are his daughters, Rena Liufau, Cassie Ezzell, BobbyJean Peralta; son, Nathan Frantz; sisters, Anna Johnson, Laurey Frantz; sons-in-law, George B. Liufau, John Ezzell; daughter in law, Marcela Frantz; brother-in-laws; Andrew Shattuck, Walter Shattuck, Sister-in-laws; Dianne Sprouse, Jennifer Balus, Sandra Shattuck; nephews, Phillip Shattuck, Logan Shattuck, Roger Frantz Jr, nieces; Amanda Shattuck (Husband Steven) Crystal Shattuck, Paisley Shattuck, Sylvia Shattuck, Taylor Sprouse, Roanna Proxmire, and 15 grandchildren.

The family would like to acknowledge and give a special thank you to Kelsey Johnson for her exceptional care during our difficult time.