Rev. William Frank Mansell, Jr.
May 23, 1940 - December 22, 2017
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Rev. William Frank Mansell, Jr.
May 23, 1940 - December 22, 2017
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Rev. William franklin (frank) mansell, jr., died on december 22, 2017, in charleston, wv. He was born on may 23, 1940, in richmond, va, to rev. William f. And ruth (hill) mansell, sr.
Frank grew up in vicksburg, ms, and graduated from carr central high school in 1958. He attended davidson college and graduated cum laude and phi beta kappa in 1962. He followed a call to ministry in the presbyterian church as an ordained minister, and attended austin presbyterian theological seminary, receiving his bachelor of divinity degree in 1966. He also was a graduate of union theological seminary in virginia, and the ecumenical institute of the world council churches in bossey, switzerland.
Frank served three congregations as a minister in the presbyterian church (usa): memorial presbyterian church, west monroe, la; buntyn presbyterian church, memphis, tn; village chapel presbyterian church, charleston, wv. In his 38 years of ministry, frank served as moderator of memphis and west virginia presbyteries, stated clerk of west virginia presbytery, and was a commissioner to the general assembly of the presbyterian church in 1974. Frank had a passion for education, youth ministry, and ecumenical relations in the church. He mentored many future lay leaders and pastors in the church. Upon retiring from active ministry in 2006, frank regularly volunteered building homes for habitat for humanity of kanawha and putnam. Frank was also a member of the charleston civitan club.
Frank loved to travel, enjoyed photography, reading, skiing, golf, volunteering in his community, and working on home improvement projects. More than anything, frank loved spending time with his family. He was kind, thoughtful, gracious, and generous.
Frank is survived by his wife of 51 years, joan (ellsworth) mansell of charleston; his son, william franklin (deborah) mansell iii of indianapolis, in; his granddaughters, erin and heather mansell; his sisters, mary pope of port gibson, ms, and sarah randall of vicksburg, ms; and many members of his extended family.
A service of witness to the resurrection will be held at 1:00pm on wednesday, january 3, 2018 at village chapel presbyterian church, 3818 venable ave., charleston, wv, 25304. A reception to visit with family and friends will be held immediately afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to village chapel presbyterian church or habitat for humanity of kanawha and putnam, 815 court st., charleston, wv, 25301.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
7 responses to Rev. William Frank Mansell, Jr.
Kathy Mckinley says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Civitan Friend
Location: South Chatleston West Virginia
My Deepest Condolences. Frank Was A Wonderful Friend And A Gracious And Kind Gentleman. He Often Gave The Benediction Or Dismissal Grace At Civitan And His Words Were Always Uplifting And Humble. I Miss Him Greatly.
May You Be Comforted In Knowing The Lives That Were Touched By The Sparkle That Was Frank Are A Treasured Many.
Sincere Sympathy & Mournful Regards.
Gilbert Rosenberger says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Fraternity Brother
Location: Jonesborough Tennessee
I Was So Sorry To Hear Of Frank’S Passing. I First Met Frank When We Were Both Freshmen At Davidson College, And We Both Pledged Sigma Nu Fraternity. After Graduation From Davidson, We Went Our Separate Ways Until I Met Him Again At The Presbyterian General Assembly Held In Minneapolis, Mn. Then, A Couple Of Years Later, I Had The Previledge Of Sharing A Condo With Him And Joan At Hilton Head, Sc For A Class Of ’62 Unofficial Reunion. Frank Set An Example At Davidson And Throughout His Life For All Of Us To Follow. He Will Be Sorely Missed.
The Rev. Marquita L. Hutchens says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Colleague From Carla
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Frank Was A Faithful Attendee Of The Charleston Area Religious Leaders Association. He Always Came In Work Clothes Because He Had Just Come From Working At Habitat For Humanity Or Would Be Going After The Meeting. He Had A Gentle, Friendly Smile And Was A Great Contributor To Our Conversations. May He Rest In Peace Through The Mercy Of God. Marquita+
Olof Scott says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Frank Was A Friend And A Valued Colleague For Me And Many Among The Clergy That Served In Charleston. He Will Be Greatly Missed By Our Faith Community. As We Pray In The Orthodox Tradition, “With The Saints Give Rest, O Christ, To The Soul Of Thy Servant Frank Mansell In That Place Of Brightness, That Place Of Verdure, That Place Of Repose, Where There Is Neither Sickness, Nor Sorrow, Nor Sighing, But Life Everlasting.” May His Memory Be Eternal, And May The Peace Of Our Lord God And Savior Jesus Christ Bring You Comfort At This Time.
Very Rev. Fr. Olof Scott, Dean Emeritus
St. George Orthodox Cathedral
Charleston, Wv
Bob Leggett says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Great Falls Virginia
I Knew Frank In High School. He Was Always Full Of Good Cheer And Doing Interesting Things. His Life Unfolded Just The Way I Would Have Expected Based On His Early Years. He Had A Most Impressive Life.. Rest In Peace.
Bob Leggett, Cchs 1958