The Daily Democrat

Marlin, Falls Co., Texas

Saturday, July 2, 1932

Man Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack

Expires while seated in chair after partaking of hearty breakfast

Soon after partaking of a hearty breakfast, R. L. Frankum, age 67 years, died suddenly while seated in a chair at his on East Live Oak street this morning. He had suffered from heart trouble for some time, but had been able to be about.

A native of Arkansas, in which state he was born July 9, 1864, Mr. Frankum had been engaged in farming pursuits practically all his life.

Coming to Texas, he resided in Caldwell county for a number of years, later at Lampasas and during the last decade in the McClanahan and Blue Ridge sections of Falls county; before taking residence in Marlin.

Surviving are his widow, three daughters Mesdames, Annis Peterson, Glenflora, Letha Densman, Lott and Ethel Ivey, Marlin and three sons Ben Frankum, Stranger, Robert and Barney Frankum, Marlin. Also a stepson Jim Nixon, McClanahan.

The funeral probably will be held sometime Sunday.

The Daily Democrat

Marlin, Falls Co., Texas

Tuesday, July 5, 1932

The funeral of R. L. Frankum, who died suddenly at his in Marlin Early Saturday, was held at four o'clock Sunday afternoon. Services were conducted at the family residence on East Live Oak street by Rev. H. Y. Montgomery, pastor of the Full Gospel church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.