Charles E. "Jack" Frost, Sr., 71, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, January 7, 2005 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born May 29, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia the son of Thomas and Maudine Williams Frost.
Jack was a military veteran serving 20 years in the United States Air Force. He retired in 1972. He later worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until 1981.
He was a member of Capitol Post #1 American Legion and an avid bingo player.
He married Mary E. Falley September 18, 1955 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kathy Tibbits and husband Mark, Topeka; Julie Forst and husband Ken, Ozawkie; one son, Charles "Chuck" Frost, Jr. Topeka; one sister, Mary Foley, Savannah, GA, five grandchildren, Steven and Sarah Bayless, Beth and Bobby Frost, and Doug Layne. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday January 10, 2005 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Frost will lie in state after 12:00 noon Sunday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be given to Stormont -Vail Care Line ,1500 S.W. 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66606.
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