George Franklin “Frank” Boren, age 82, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his home.
He was born January 2, 1940, in Mena, Arkansas, to John Washington Boren and Ruth Lora Crawford Boren. Frank was united in marriage to Joy Vineyard. He was an oil driller, logger and carpenter by profession. Frank served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed wood working and was an accomplished blacksmith. He liked to play dominos and was always sure to win. Frank also loved to read and at one time enjoyed going fishing. He just appreciated getting outdoors and enjoying Mother-Nature. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth Boren; sisters, Reba Rainey, Gladis Hooper, Retha Bartow, Pat Beadle, Jean Kristek, and Sue-Ann Brewster; and by his brother, John “Sonny” Boren. Frank was survived by his wife, Joy Boren; sons, George A. Boren, John Henry Boren, Andrew Jackson Boren and wife Vicky, Michael Joe Boren, Alexander Napoleon Boren and wife Jessica; daughter, Joy Elizabeth Hoose and husband Roger Dale; grandchildren, Cecilia, Stacey, Jacob, Dakota, Brooklyn, Kenyon, Dayton, Aidan, Randy and Rodney; numerous great-grandchildren.
Mr. Boren will be sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Beasley-Wood Chapel.
Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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