Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Frank” Francis Neil ANGEL [505], [31397], [589]
BirthAug 27, 1940, Nashville, Tennessee [31397]
DeathFeb 21, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina [31397]
FlagsUS Military, US Navy
Spouses
BirthAug 17, 1939, Alamance County, North Carolina [589]
DeathMay 13, 2024, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [589]
FatherJoel Ellis PENTECOST (1910-1997)
MotherElizabeth Day DIXON (1917-2010)
Marriage1966 [589]
Obituary Online notes for “Frank” Francis Neil ANGEL
2/23/2011

Francis Neil Angel
   GRAHAM — Mr. Francis Neil “Frank” Angel was born August 27, 1940 in Nashville, Tenn., and died Feb. 21, 2011, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell.

   Frank grew up in Charleston, W. Va., the son of the late Elkin Anderson Angel and Thelma Sawyer Angel, who resides in Herndon, Va. with her daughter. In addition to his wife of 45 years, Linda Pentecost Angel, he is survived by his sister, Ruth Ann Angel Lutz and her sons, Christopher Andrew Lutz of Ashburn, Va., and Michael Brian Lutz of Leesburg, Va. He is survived by in-laws, Peggy Pentecost Dixon and husband William Franklin Dixon and Marion Ray Pentecost and a niece, Linda Louise Dixon. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Roger Craig Pentecost.

   Frank served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for Your House Restaurant which brought him to Burlington. He also worked for Radio Shack and around 30 years at Carolina Camera in Greensboro before retiring in 2000. He was a great photographer and enjoyed processing and printing photographs.

   Frank’s membership in the American Model Yachting Association brought him much happiness, many friends and interesting travels to many regattas. He was one of the founding members and former president of the Piedmont Model Yacht Club.

   Frank was very touched by all the love, prayers, cards and good wishes from friends. They were of great support to him and his wife Linda.

   Our appreciation and thanks for excellent care go to Dr. Robert Gittin, Dr. Glen Crystal and the staff of the Cancer Center, Dr. Don Chaplin, Dr. Alexander Paraschos, Dr. Martin Skulskie and their staff of Kernodle Clinic, Dr. Brian Cope of Imprimis Urology and Dr. Tara Stewart of Alamance Skin Center.

   We thank Life Path and Hospice staff for the loving care given to him.

   A celebration of life service will be held at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Parsons officiating. The family will greet friends after the service.

   Memorials may be made to Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 2638 Grand Oaks Boulevard, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

   Condolences may be offered at

  
www.richandthompson.com   [31397]
Obituary Online notes for Linda Marie (Spouse 1)
5/14/2024

Linda Marie Angel
August 17, 1939 ~ May 13, 2024 (age 84)

Linda Marie Pentecost Angel passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born August 17, 1939 and grew up and lived in Alamance County. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Francis Neil “Frank” Angel and the daughter of Joel Ellis Pentecost and Elizabeth Dixon Pentecost, both deceased. She was a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church.

Linda was a graduate of E. M. Holt School and Elon College. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gama Sorority since 1975. Linda taught school two years in Ruffin, NC and the remaining 34 years at E. M. Holt Elementary School in Alamance County. A year after her retirement, she taught for a year at Hillcrest Elementary School. She thought of her students as her children and kept scrap books of their accomplishments. She actually wrote a book titled, “35 Years in the Fourth Grade”. Linda thought of teaching as a very rewarding career.

Linda enjoyed her husband’s hobby of model yachting and traveling to the Regattas after she retired. From Stowe, Vermont to Disney World, Florida and many places in between, she met and enjoyed the friendships of fellow sailors and their families.

Survivors include a sister, Peggy Pentecost Dixon of Burlington; niece, Linda Dixon of Burlington; nephews, Christopher Lutz and Michael Lutz; and sister-in-law, Ruth Angel Lutz. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, William “Bill” Dixon, Jr. She was known as “Aunt Penny” to her family and will be truly missed.

A memorial service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Alamance County Meals on Wheels,
411 West Fifth Street, Suite A Burlington, NC 27215. [589]
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