Frank Plasek Jr. age 76 of Gurdon , AR moved to Heaven on September 24, 2017 .  He  was born in Beaumont TX on November 24, 1940 . Frank was of the Catholic faith and later in life the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plasek Sr. of Beaumont and seven sisters.

Frank is survived by his wife Vicky Plasek of Gurdon, two brothers, John Fowler of Kerrville TX,  Robert Fowler of Beaumont TX, one sister, Sandy Dykestra of Kirkville TX, four daughters, Sheila Plasek of McKinney TX, Jamie (David) Caudle of Maud TX, Karen (Mark) Spaulding of McKinney TX and Michelyn Satterwhite of Gurdon, one son, Steven Jackson of Katy TX, eleven grandchildren and nine great grand children along with numerous nieces and nephews.  Frank is also survived by his lifelong friend, Chester (Annette) Lewis of Beaumont TX and Chris Pittman of Conway AR , whom he loved like a son.

Frank was a long time police officer in Gurdon AR and served  in the Merchant Marines and the Navy. He was very proud to have two grandsons serving in the United States Army. Both served  in Afghanistan . Anthony Plasek serving as an MP and Marshall Caudle served  as a medic.

Frank loved hunting and fishing and was passionate about gun and hunting safety which lead him to teach courses on hunting and gun safety for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Those that knew Frank will understand why the makers of Life Savers candy will miss him.

A memorial  service is scheduled for Saturday September 30th at 1 PM at Park Missionary Baptist Church , 511 E. 2nd St N. Prescott AR with Donnie Deaton officiating.

Flowers are welcomed.

Memorial  Contributions may be sent to your choice of the following:

Gurdon Animal Shelter 103 Fallin Rd. Gurdon, AR. 71743

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Dr. Little Rock , AR. 72205

Park Missionary Baptist Church 511 E. 2nd St. N. Prescott , AR. 71857

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.