PASTOR FRANKLIN DELANO "FRANK" WORKMAN, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 and is now with his Savior and his wife, and is breathing celestial air.  He was born on January 30, 1939 in Marmet, WV to the late Jerry William Workman and Bertie (Peal) Bruce.  On August 19, 1961, he married Laura Ellen Fields.  She preceded him in death on December 25, 2004.

Pastor Workman is survived by one son: Doug (Diana) Workman of Troy; one daughter: Beth Workman of Troy; one grandson: Brock Workman; one sister: Lorraine Powell of Barboursville, WV; many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, "adopted" children and grandchildren.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Phyllis, Lyvonia and Wanda; and one brother: Harry.

Pastor Workman was a retired pastor, having served at Troy Baptist Temple as a youth and music pastor for 28 years, where he was still a member.  He was a graduate of Bob Jones University.  Pastor Workman served churches in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio for over 50 years.   He invested his life in the lives of others.  He loved serving the Lord, his country, and Godly music; he was also a diehard fan of the Minnesota Vikings, the Cincinnati Reds and the West Virginia Mountaineers.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandson, Brock.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Troy Baptist Temple in Troy with Pastor David Thomasson officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday at Baird Funeral Home in Troy and from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Troy Baptist Temple Missions, 691 East Staunton Road, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.