Frank McClure Killian, Jr., a native of Macon County, passed away on Friday,
October 26, 2012. He was 75 years old. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Dr. and Mrs. Frank McClure Killian and his brother, Dr. John
Hume Killian.
He graduated from Franklin High School in 1955 and the University of
Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History in 1960. He held
several teaching positions in secondary education and was the operator
of the Killian Hereford Farm in Cartoogechaye for over forty years. He
was an active member of the Watauga Baptist Church and dedicated
himself to carefully crafting his Sunday school lessons.
He was a proud member of the farming community in Cartoogechaye and
was well-known for his love of cattle, gardening and studying the
weather. However, he will be remembered most for his generosity,
thoughtfulness and gentle spirit.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Mignon and brother, Dr. Paul
Killian; five nephews and one niece; and three close friends, Edward
Nolen, Harold Huscusson and J.J. McCall.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3rd at
Macon Funeral Home located at 261 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Roy Lowe will officiate. Burial will be in
the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am, Saturday,
November 3rd at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Edward Nolen, Harold Huscusson, J.J. McCall, Adam
Huscusson, Frank Killian, Hume Killian, Justin Killian and Paul Mignon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, The Watauga
Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2022, Franklin, NC 28744 or The Wayne Profitt
Scholarship Fund, P.O Box 2182, Franklin, NC 28744.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com