Rev. Frank Sankey Obituary in Montgomery at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home

Obituary For Rev. Frank Sankey

Sankey, Rev. Frank,

A resident of Montgomery, AL departed this life on January 26, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:00AM from Rockdale Baptist Church, Pastor Samuel Robinson, Officiant. Rev. Sankey will lie in state on Sunday January 31, 2021 from 12-4PM from Phillips-Riley Funeral Home.

Frank Sankey was born May 30, 1956 in Petry, Alabama, to the late Theodios and Zeferonia Jones-Sankey. Early Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021, God extended His hands of mercy and peacefully called him home to glory. Frank attended Crenshaw County School System and later joined the Alabama National Guard where he served for thirty-one years and was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. Frank worked for The Anderson’s as a technician for six years where he later retired. At an early age, Frank joined Rockdale Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon in 2012 and served on the Board of Deacons until God elevated him to preach His Word. On April 10, 2016 Frank was ordained to preach and served faithfully as Assistant Pastor of Rockdale Missionary Baptist Church until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Samuel Sankey, Sr. and Charlie George Sankey, and his father-in-law, William D. Rhodes. Frank was a dedicated Alabama Crimson Tide, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Lakers fan, but most of all he loved the Lord. Frank leaves to cherish his memory: A devoted wife of 13 years, Frances R. Sankey; four sons, Eric Tucker, Montgomery, AL; Michael (Tasha) Pruitt, Luverne, AL; Gaius T. Rhodes, Headland, AL; and Jamal Barnes, Grady, AL; six daughters, Selina (Rico) Boyd, Goshen, AL; LaKesha Sankey, and Sharesta Sankey, Montgomery, AL; Denise (Michael) Bell, Birmingham, AL; Kradizhra K. Walker, Columbus, GA; and Dr. Rashidra R. Walker, Tallahassee, FL. Siblings: Mae Willie Sankey, Lapine, AL; Zeferonia (Roland) Demps, and Eula (Herman) Beard, Lansing MI; Annie (Varnor) Merritt, Dothan, AL; and Patricia Sankey, Lapine, AL. Two aunts, Daisy Sankey and Jewell Sankey, Lapine, AL. One uncle, Billy Pittman, Montgomery, AL. Mother-in-law Sarah R. Thomas, Headland, AL; brother-in-law Fredwick (Marcella) Rhodes, Columbus, GA; nineteen grandchildren, one great-grandson, two special friends Jimmy (Linda) Caldwell (Montgomery, AL) and Lyle (Dawn) Blausey (Monclova, OH), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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I am going to miss you sooo much Uncle. Frank. Last memory was at Ashley's wedding when you came to Michigan and didn't know how to work your rental lol and you had me help you. Wasn't expecting that to be my last goodbye or last hug or seeing that Sankey smile. I love you Uncle Frank RIH 💙💙💙 your niece Quista.

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Praying God will strengthen all of you. Continuous prayers for the family
Gloria Lucious Jones and Family Birmingham AL

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To Sis.Francis Sankey and to the family, you have my deepest condolences. Rev. Sankey was a good friend of mine and he will be sorely missed by me and the Pleasant Grove church family.

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I will truly miss my uncle! We had great conversations and lots of laughs. I loved picking on him regarding his "middle name" and him pretending that he was going to get me. He loved his family and most importantly, he loved his God. Til we meet again Uncle E!! I love you!!

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To Francis and the Sankey Family, I have fond memories of Rev Sankey,(Frank) in our growing up days. I will cherish the fun times during our ball days. He was special to our family. Will keep the family in prayer. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. JoAnne Oliver, Columbus, GA

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My prayers are with you all at this time. Frank was always a positive guy to work around, and he always gave me words of encouragement. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Sincerely Jay Mayes

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May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time🙏🏾Cherish every memory as they will help you endure.

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To Frances Sankey and the entire Sankey's families, we send you all our condolences and will continue to left you up in prayer. 🙏🏽 Jaunell Lewis and families here in Jacksonville Fla.

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My condolences to my aka "DAD" family, stay STRONG. DAD would want all of us to be that. I will miss him dearly he always listened to me and gave me advice !!! Love his play daughter :) Freda

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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