Sterling “Frank” Albin 87, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024 at Adair Village Nursing Home in Clinton, Missouri with his family by his side.
He was born on October 17, 1936 in rural Clinton Missouri to William Franklin Albin and Dorothy Garnett Smith Albin.
Frank moved to Kansas City Missouri where he worked as an automotive mechanic at a Chevrolet dealership and later owned his own shop. He also drove a truck hauling steel. It was while working for Chevrolet he met his wife of 63 years, Susan Shenkner. Frank returned to Clinton in the early 1980’s where he worked as a mechanic in his shop at his home.
Frank was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed cooking a breakfast of biscuits and gravy on Sunday mornings at the church. Frank was always ready and willing to help others in need.
Frank is survived by his wife Susan of the home, son Steve of Clinton, Missouri, son John (Kim) of Big Cabin Oklahoma, his sister Shirley Stratton of Greenridge, Missouri, brother Donald (Diane) of Windsor, Missouri, brother Forrest (Kathy) of Clinton, Missouri. He is also survived by grandchildren Tyler (Jenny) Albin, Tanner Albin, Lanie (CJ) Skiles, Alicia Robison, Dalton Camp, Dylan Camp, great-grandchildren, Lyric, Aurora, Juniper, Harper, Quinn, and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held May 2, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO with Pastor Johnathan Wallenbeck officiating. Special music included “Old Rugged Cross, In the Garden and I Can Only Imagine.” The casket bearers were Tyler Albin, Ron Martinez, Bill Albin, Tanner Albin, Robert Martinez and Dylan Camp. Kenny Yunker, Dalton Camp, Jason Yunker and CJ Skiles were honorary bearers. Interment followed in Parks Chapel Cemetery, Tightwad, MO.
Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
