Frank died February 13, 2008 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was 90 years old. Frank was born December 13, 1917 at Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Anne Wilkins. He married his wife of 69 years, Mildred, on December 30, 1936 at Chicago, Illinois. Frank worked for Acorn Ironworks as an Ironworker in ornamental iron and wire. He lived in Mountain Home for 13 years, moving from Chicago, Illinois. Frank was a devoted family man, a loving husband and a great father. Survivors: He is survived by daughters, Virginia Murphy(David) of Hanover, Illinois, Millie Redick(Warren) of Bull Shoals, Arkansas and Janice Elledge(Bill) of Orland Park, Illinois, one son, Terry Wilkins(Pat) of Phoenix, Arizona, sixteen grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren and four great- great grandchildren. Preceded in Death by: He was preceded in death by his wife, his son, Tedd, his granddaughter, Dawn, his parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral: Services for Frank William Wilkins of Mountain Home will be private.