Frankie Ivan Case

Frankie Ivan Case was born on June 23, 1930 in a one room log cabin located between Waynesville and Buckhorn, and died May 06, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Hospital in Springfield, Missouri after battling many years of heart and kidney disease. Frank was the oldest of four children born to Ivan Delbert Case and May Opal Singleton, who are both deceased. As a young boy Frank spent many hours behind a plow and team of horses with his dad making a living off the land. Later, he worked at the only theater in town at that time, taking tickets and later running the projector. That is where he met and fell in love with the sweet redhead that worked in the concession. On February 20, 1950, Frank and Iva Mae Dye eloped and went to Salem, Arkansas where Frank married the love of his life and who later mothered his two sons, Michael Lee and Dennis Ray. Iva Mae died suddenly March 5, 1997, leaving a huge void in his life. Frank worked hard and did whatever it took to help support his family, from making eye glasses, to driving a cab, to running a filling station. He later drove a passenger bus for several companies, which he retired from in 1995. He not only had a regular route, but also took different tour groups all over the country. Even though he never moved far from where he was born, he was able to see more places in the United States than most people ever get to see. He would then come home to his family with stories of what he saw and on family vacation would take them to some of those places. Even though Frank wasn’t home much while Mike and Denny were growing up, they knew they were loved. But, they also knew that if they had been done something they shouldn’t, they could expect some form of discipline when their dad got home. However, none of it scarred them for life and he was proud of the fine men that he and Iva had raised. Frank made many friends along the way. It gave him great pleasure to have a gathering of people over for a big meal, followed by some good old foot tapping Gospel music. Before his health made it impossible, he loved riding his horse on a trail ride with some friends. But we are not sure which part he enjoyed the most, the horse back riding or the weenie roast served along the way! But one thing we do know, he loved riding a horse and having a good time. On June 23, 1999, he married Jacqueline Lynne Adkins and they had almost 11 years together visiting friends and trying to out fish one another. Frank never won. Those left behind to mourn his passing are his wife Jackie of the home, son and daughter-in-law Michael and Mary Case of Richland, son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Judy Case of Cocoa, FL, sister and brother-in-law Audrey and Jim Pope of Waynesville, grandson and his wife Clint and Cathy Case of Marshfield, MO. As well as Jackie’s children, Duke and wife Becky, Michelle and husband Billy Joe, Becky and husband Fred and Jackie’s grandchildren, Wayland, RJ, Joey, Fred Jr and Keysha. Frank also had many nieces and nephews and other members scattered all across the country. Those to meet him on the other side are his wife Iva, father Ivan, mother May, brother Harry, and young sister Ruby. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 10, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Bill Claiborn and Rev. Don Bilbary officiating. Georgia Primus and the Boys played and sang “Amazing Grace” and “Just As I Am”. Serving as escorts were Duke Adkins, Steve Case, Lucas Case, Martin Crossland, Dale Case and Jim Pope. Serving as honorary escorts were Bob Cheers, Joe Laughlin, Kevin Dye and Gerald Payne. Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Frank Case and may be left at the funeral home.

Frankie Ivan Case

June 23, 1930 - May 6, 2010