With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Frank Manuel De Leon Sr., who departed this life on March 19, 2026, at the age of 61.

Born in the Dominican Republic on August 22, 1964, Frank lived a life rooted in faith, strength, and devotion to his family. He was a man of resilience and quiet wisdom, whose presence left a lasting impression on all who knew and loved him.

He is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Maria; his children, Amneris, Franchesca, Geraldine, Frank Manuel Jr., Francelys, Francia Marielle, Frank Reynaldo, Frank Emmanuel, and Frank Abraham, along with their spouses; and his cherished grandchildren, Joan Miguel, Jadrien, Odette, Gianalyse, Arlette, Gavin, Lucas, Elias, Abigail, Kayson, Samuel, Jayla, Renea, and Jeremiah.

He is also survived by his sisters, Francia Mercedes and Arelis Magnolia; his nieces and nephews, Raul, Rachelle, Vianela, Nasser Isaac, and Saghia; and a wide circle of extended family and dear friends.

Frank is now reunited in heaven with his beloved parents, Francia and Manuel.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery.

In honor of Frank’s life, the family encourages all who knew him to carry forward his legacy of faith, strength, and love for family.

 

Con gran tristeza en nuestros corazones, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Frank Manuel De León Sr., quien partió de este mundo el 19 de marzo de 2026, a la edad de 61 años.

Nacido en la República Dominicana el 22 de agosto de 1964, Frank vivió una vida llena de fe, fortaleza y amor por su familia. Fue un hombre de carácter firme y corazón noble, cuya presencia dejó una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.

Le sobreviven con profundo amor su esposa, María; sus hijos Amneris, Franchesca, Geraldine, Frank Manuel Jr., Francelys, Francia Marielle, Frank Reynaldo, Frank Emmanuel y Frank Abraham, junto a sus parejas; y sus queridos nietos Joan Miguel, Jadrien, Odette, Gianalyse, Arlette, Gavin, Lucas, Elias, Abigail, Kayson, Samuel, Jayla, Renea y Jeremiah.

También le sobreviven sus hermanas, Francia Mercedes y Arelis Magnolia; sus sobrinos Raúl, Rachelle, Vianela, Nasser Isaac y Saghia; además de un amplio círculo de familiares y amigos que lo recordarán con cariño.

Hoy se reúne en la presencia de Dios con sus amados padres, Francia y Manuel.

La celebración de su vida se llevará a cabo el 22 de marzo de 2026 en 405 Strawberry Blvd, Chadbourn, NC 28431.

En honor a la vida de Frank, la familia invita a todos los que lo conocieron a continuar su legado de fe, fortaleza y amor por la familia.