Franklin Edward Wren, Sr.

Mr. Franklin Edward Wren, Sr., born on March 5, 1935, in Rockcastle County, KY, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024, at Southwest Christian Care in Union City, at the age of 89. His life was dedicated to serving Jesus and was a faithful member of Crossroads Church. There he found camaraderie in the fellowship of like-minded friends. Years earlier Mr. Wren was ordained as a deacon at Indian Rocks Beach Baptist Church, Florida. Working at Champion Paper Co. in Hamilton, OH was his first job out of school before moving on and excelling in the automobile business over the course of six decades. He was President of the Southeast Zone for Pontiac/GMC from 1978 through 1980 as the top salesman in that region while working at Charlie Harris Pontiac in Clearwater, FL. For decades Frank earned awards in sales and truck management nearly every month in his storied career. His proudest achievement in the automobile business was by far the multitudes of customers who came back to him to purchase vehicles year after year. As a member of the Masons, he was Past Master of the Berea, KY Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite as well as a Shriner. After retirement, Frank moved to the family farm in Sharpsburg, GA where one could routinely find him on his tractor in the mornings. In the afternoons he made his way to Landmark Christian School or Georgia Tech to watch his grandsons play baseball or help update the Landmark athletic facilities. With all of his grandchildren and his great grandchildren, he was a mentor, a teacher and a strong voice of reason and a soft place to fall as they grew up. During the MLB season, he attended every Atlanta Braves home game sitting in his seats with the scouts behind home plate. Mr. Wren is preceded in death by his beloved parents, William Henry Wren and Lola Wren, his brothers, General Jackson Wren and William Henry Wren, Jr. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Vivian Lee Peters Wren, his sons Frank Wren (Terri) of Peachtree City, GA, and Jeff Wren of Largo, FL, along with his cherished grandchildren Colby (Natalie) of Atlanta, Kyle (Julie) of Sandy Springs, Jordan (Stacey) Smyrna, Kaitlin of Sharpsburg, Kayley (Christian) of Sarasota, FL, Josh of Largo, FL, and great-grandchildren Mia, Nathan, Luca, Walker, and Miles. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday May 18th at 11:30 am. It will be held at Crossroads Church in Studio 3, 3260 GA-16 Sharpsburg, GA where family and friends will gather to honor and remember his life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family would love for you to make donations to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291.

Franklin Edward Wren, Sr.

March 5, 1935 - April 21, 2024