Frank Prentice, a friend to the ag aviation community and former Vice President of Covington’s Radial Engine Division, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
He started work at Covington Aircraft in 1974 and retired in 2009. Frank worked the assembly line for the R-985 and R-1340 engines. He eventually worked his way up to shop foreman and then Vice President at the time of his retirement.
Those that knew him remember him as a social person. He enjoyed attending the agriculture trade shows, especially those that included golf tournaments. Not only did he play in many ag show tournaments but upon his retirement much of his time was spent on the golf course. His love of golf was undeniable. He loved visiting with customers, telling jokes, laughing and just having a good time. If Frank was at a show and you needed to find him all you had to do was listen. You would be able to hear him laugh wherever he was.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife Diane. He loved his family and survivors include his son, his daughter, their spouses, a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Frank had placed his faith and trust in Jesus and is now with his heavenly Father.
Memorial contributions can be made in Frank’s memory to Oremundo Ministries, 4301 N. Shary Rd, Palmhurst, TX, 78573 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.