Franklin "Frank" Eugene Shumate, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Kings Mountain, NC.

He was born February 10, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Sam Neal Shumate and Verda Payne Shumate.
Frank worked in the textile industry at Guilford Mills, Greensboro, NC and formerly served as Vice President at Naturally Knits. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an avid golfer and loved to play, coach and watch sports.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Diane Maddox Shumate, Kings Mtn. NC
Sons: Frank Shumate and wife Kristie, Greensboro, NC
Kevin Shumate and wife Tara, Columbus, OH
Jeff Shumate and wife Elaine, South Boston, VA
Brothers: Roland Shumate and wife Carolyn, Sarasota, FL
Richard Shumate, Seattle, WA; Jimmy Shumate, Franklin, VA;
Billy Shumate and wife Ann, Colorado Springs, CO
Sisters: Joan Conner, Lynchburg, VA and Janet Austin, Lynchburg, VA
5 Grandchildren: Taylor Steed, Greensboro, NC; Kylie Shumate, Columbus, OH;
Tanner Shumate, Boulder, CO; Ellie Shumate, Princeton, NJ; Bryson Shumate, Columbus, OH.
1 Great Grandchild: Maddox Steed, Greensboro, NC

A Private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made in Frank's memory to
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105


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