Frank F. Allbritten, III was born on May 9, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, to Dr. Frank F. Allbritten, Jr. (“Doc”) and Marjorie (Batley) Allbritten (“Bunny”).
Frank graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1967. He went on to serve four years in the US Navy, advancing to the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. After re-entering civilian life, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Business from Pratt Community College in 1974 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Friends University in 1989.
Making one of his life’s best decisions, Frank married Marcy Jo (Gilmore) of Pratt, KS, in 1975. They raised two children, Laney and Frank, in the former United Methodist Church of Cairo, which Frank and his father renovated in the early 80s. He enjoyed careers both as a painter (of houses, not canvasses) and a licensed and bonded locksmith, retiring in 2010. He is survived by his wife Marcy, daughter, Laney, and son-in-law, Viren (Texas), son, Frank (Oregon), sisters: Nancy (Idaho), Marjorie (Oregon), and Marnie (Oregon) and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Cynthia. Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be tentatively schedule for Spring 2022, the details of which will be announced in the Pratt Tribune.