Obituary: Jimmy Frank Krone

Jimmy Frank Krone, 78, was born on Nov. 24, 1934 in Dallas to the home of Finley Miller Krone and Maudie Morrison Krone. He passed away on April 9, 2013 in Athens.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Buck and R.D.; daughter Janet Lynn; and oldest grandson Jeremy.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jimmie Gale, Mickey Lee, Jackie Ann, Amanda Sue and Alex Frank; sisters Doris, Wanda and Nelda; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held noon Friday, April 12, 2013 at First Nazarene Church of Gun Barrel City with Rev. Ed Schauer officiating, and under the direction of Moorhead Epps Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Family Resource Center of Gun Barrel City.