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1933
2014
Amburgy, Franklin Delano, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2014. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Motors Fischer Body Plant after 33 years of service. Frank was preceded by his parents, Ova and Elizabeth Amburgy; and by three sisters, Martha Lerose Lewis of Canfield, OH, Eunice Clair Sheppard of Booneville, KY, and Frances Lucille Hill of Lexington, KY. He married Gwendolyn Woods on March 18, 1961 they enjoyed 53 years of marriage. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; a daughter and son-in-law, Lesa and Jason Post of Kettering; grandchildren, Catherine Glynn Roaden of Kettering and Joseph Amburgy Roaden of Dayton; and sisters, Helen Marie Johnson of Richmond, KY, Dixie Lee Baker of Morrow, OH and Lillie Ellen Goff of Versailles, KY; There will be a gathering of friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave. A memorial service will follow visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL 60693. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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May 30, 2014
Candi Simmerman
Dee was such a wonderful part of my childhood. I have lots of memories of him. What a dear man. My prayers are with you, Gwen and Lesa.
May 21, 2014
Darren and Shawn Bryant
Prayers for Gwen and the family. Frank was a Godly man and such a blessing to so many. He will be missed.
May 20, 2014
Gwen and Lesa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Heitman Family
May 20, 2014
Mike Lawson
Frank, You were one of the most Godly men I have ever known. We will meet again my friend.
May 20, 2014
Sheri and Alan Richardson
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!!! Heaven has gain a wonderful man.
May 20, 2014
Donna Stanfill
So very sorry! Prayers for Gwen and the family!
May 20, 2014
Nannie Hays
My thoughts and prayers for your family.
May 20, 2014
Ginger (from Church of the Cross)
Gwen and Lesa,
You are in my thoughts and prayers, my dear friends.
May 20, 2014
Mike and Lisa Lawson
We loved Frank so much. We've really missed him and Gwen at Calvary Baptist. So sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. Prayers for Gwen and all the family.
May 20, 2014
Jo and Chuck Dupier
Our lost is Heaven's gain. We love you Frank.
May 20, 2014
Jo Dupier
Lesa, I am so sorry we couldn't come. Please tell Gwen we love her and we are so sorry.
May 19, 2014
Lesa, Cat and Joe: I didn't know your dad/grandpa but I know you loved him and he loved you. Lesa: You always spoke so fondly of both your parents. I am so sorry for your loss. Hang on to the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
May 19, 2014
American Heart Association
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
May 19, 2014
Kim Hoskins
Lisa
I don't know where to begin. From day one your parents and entire family took me in and I felt like part of the Ambury Family. So many great memories going to visit your mom and dad, what a sweet, kind, man he was. My prayers are that God will comfort all of you during this time. Find peace in all the wonderful memories. it never gets any easier but in time the happy memories will comfort you more and more. My Love and Prayers to all of you!
May 19, 2014
Oh Gwen and Lesa, my heart is aching for both of you. I know this has to be a very difficult time. I can remember many good laughs and have so many fond memories of our time in the little council meetings. Our prayers are with you always!
Jane and Dale Cayot
May 19, 2014
Pam Anderson Gadberry
May God be with Gwen and the rest of the family. I have so many great memories of all of you growing up in South Lebanon. All of you have been so special to my family for many years. Dee will be missed, RIP my friend.
May 19, 2014
Terri Fischer
I have shared some good memories with lesa and her family. He will be missed, my prayers and thoughts are with each of you. Love to all. Terri Harmon Fischer
May 18, 2014
American Heart Association
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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