Dr. Joel S. Frank, age 86, of Clarksville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Joel was born April 11, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Harry Nathanson and Ruth Brown Frank. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary E. Frank.
Dr. Frank was a proud USAF Veteran, an alumni of Wilkes University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Joel also served as President of the Professional Honors Society and a member of Hilldale United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline; daughters, Adrianne B. Smeltzer and Jonelle (Eric) Brooks; Sisters, Sally (Joel) Freed and Susan Frank; grandchildren, Quenton (Inessa), Christian (Emmie), Erica (Graham), Jonathan (Meghan), Mark (Aryn), Cathryn (Kyle), Benjamin; great-grandchild, Samuel Jonathan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kerem HaShem Messianic Jewish Congregation, 203 Providence Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home with Quenton Brooks and Pastor Dane van Eys Officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.