Franklin Wayne Deel, age 42, passed from this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his home. Born in Orange Park, Frank grew up in Green Cove Springs and Palatka, where he graduated in 1998. Frank was a member of the Native American Lovelock Paiute tribe in Nevada. He enjoyed basketball, poker, video games, and watching sports. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his beautiful 5 year old daughter.
Frank was preceded in death by his older brother and best friend, Ted Deel, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Frank leaves behind his daughter, the love of his life, Johnie Jane Deel, his mother, Sharon Raymond, father, Hassell Deel and step-mother, Judy. He is also survived by his siblings, Natalie and Michael Haller, Becci and Troy Motes, Stoney Raymond, Charles and Lindsey Wimberley, nephew, Jordan and Vandana Haller, and numerous other beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A private memorial to celebrate Frank’s life will be held by the family.
Frank was always generous to those in need. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feed the Need of Putnam County, PO Box 1321, Palatka, FL 32178.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Frank’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.