Frankie Outz

Mr. Frankie James Outz, age 65, of 2063 Stephens Rd, Elberton, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at his home.

At the request of Mr. Outz, his body will be cremated. There will be a memorial gathering held on Tuesday, March 10 at his home on 2063 Stephens Road in Elberton. The family welcomes all visitors. The family will also hold a memorial service at a later date.

Born July 17, 1943 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Ernest Outz and Rosie Lee Buffington Outz. Frank was retired from Eagle Granite Quarries as a heavy equipment operator. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran serving in 25th Infantry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Rosie; and brothers, George Thomas Outz and David Calvin Outz.

He is survived by his wife, Susie Weatherford Hammond Outz, of the home; sons, Matthew Outz of the home, PFC Cody Outz of Elberton, and Frankie J. Outz, Jr. of Hartwell; daughters, Suzanne Outz of the home and Tina Russell of Rock Hill, SC; brothers, Noah Outz of Bowman and Homer Outz of Hartwell; sister, Betty Jo Owens of Canon; two grandchildren, Chris and Pam Russell; two great-grandchildren, Makaila and Ayden James Cantrell; and several nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Strickland Funeral Home~Hartwell Chapel is in charge of the creamtion.