Francis Gilbert "Frank" Hosimer
October 30, 1924 - February 09, 2018
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Francis Gilbert "Frank" Hosimer
October 30, 1924 - February 09, 2018
Obituary
Francis gilbert “frank” hosimer, 93, died friday, february 9, 2018 at the arthur b. Hodges center, charleston.
Frank was born in south bend, indiana on october 30, 1924, but went to kindergarten through high school in chicago, ill.
He was predeceased by his parents, frank c. Hosimer and edith mildred dreblow; and an infant son, frederick.
He began his college at purdue university in indiana for chemical engineering in the fall of 1942, but he was called to duty in the u.S. Air force reserve in april 1943 during wwii. He became the first pilot of a b-24 bomber, completed 35 missions over germany, austria, romania, france and northern italy in the 15th air force based in italy, returned from that duty in november 1944, to the u.S. And was released at the end of the war in august 1945. He then resumed his college studies at purdue university and graduated in 1948 with a b.S. Degree in chemical engineering.
He completed 34 ½ years of service as a chemical engineer at union carbide, mostly serving at the south charleston plant, with about 3 years at the tech center.
He was a member of first presbyterian church, charleston for about 25 years, then attended the unitarian universalist congregation for about 30 years. However, frank’s “real” church was in social groups: inner dimensions, spiritual frontiers, life spectrums and the southeast spiritual conference.
He sang in the carbide chorus for 29 years and in the kanawha kordsmen barbershop chorus for 17 years.
His 2 ½ years in the u.S. Air force and 34 ½ years in chemical production were significant parts of his life. About his service in wwii as a bomber pilot at age 19, frank was especially proud of being interviewed for a charleston gazette mail article published on veterans day, november 11, 2017.
Frank is survived by his wife of 32 years, nancy nutter morris; son, philip coleman hosimer (rosemarie) of rochester, ny; daughter, julia ellen (tom) suiter of raleigh, nc; grandchild, karson hosimer of rochester, ny; step-son, robert e. (laura) morris of orlando, fl; step-daughters, patricia m. Dillard and katherine m. Cassidy (dan) of greenville, sc.
Memorial service will be 2 pm tuesday, february 13, 2018 at the unitarian universalist congregation, charleston with rev. Mel hoover and rev. Rose edington officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 7 pm monday, february 12, 2018 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston.
In lieu of flowers “ the family suggests donations may be made in memory of frank to: kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd w, charleston, wv 25387 and/or unitarian universalist congregation, 520 kanawha blvd w, charleston, wv 25302.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
5 responses to Francis Gilbert "Frank" Hosimer
Glenn And Susie Kraynie says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Hurricane West Virginia
Please Accept Our Sincere Condolences. Frank Will Be Remembered By So Many People For All The Accomplishments Of His Life. We Are Fortunate To Have Known Him Through Ballroom Dancing. Again, Our Deepest Sympathies .
Tom Suiter says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Son In Law
Location: Raleigh North Carolina
Frank Hosimer Was An American Hero. A Bomber Pilot At Age 19 During World War Two, He Didn’T Even Have A Drivers License Yet Flew An Airplane On 35 Dangerous Missions Over Enemy Territory. He Was One Of So Many Who Fought For Our Freedom And Made Our Great Nation What It Is Today. His Service To Our Country Meant Everything To Him.
Frank Was A Man Of So Many Interests, Ranging From Singing And Dancing To Practicing Yoga And Playing The Accordion. With A Wonderful Wit And Sense Of Humor He Had So Much Fun Performing As A Clown, Make-Up And All. A Skilled Photographer, He Loved To Chronicle His Family History And During The Past Few Days His Old Photos Brought A Few Tears And A Whole Of Smiles.
Devoted To A Healthy Lifestyle, He Was A Vegan Who Continued To Exercise Well Into His 90’S Inspiring Quite A Few To Do The Same.
Smart And Spiritual, Frank Was A Good And Kind Man, A Loving Father And Husband Who Truly Believed It Was Never Wrong To Do What Is Right.
Frank Hosimer Was A Man Of Strength, Courage And Joyful Spirit. He Exemplified In Every Way That Generation Which Is Called America’S Greatest.
Thank You Frank For All You Did For Your Country And For All You Did For Those You Loved And For Those Who Loved You.
Your Family Will Always Be Proud Of You And Your Memory Will Live In Our Hearts Forever.
Debbie Sloan says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Patricia Dillard-Stepdaughter
Location: Simpsonville South Carolina
Please Know That I Am Praying For The Family During This Loss. I Pray For His Wife…That She Will Find Comfort And Strength In Wonderful Memories. I Pray For My Dear Friend Patricia Dillard, His Step-Daughter And Pray For Her Strength And Safe Travels. Please Accept My Sympathy.
Jim Scharf says:
August 10, 2021
Location: South Charleston West Virginia
Frank Was A Smart Engineer At The Union Carbide South Charleston Plant And Dynel Resin Unit. When He Worked For Me In The 1980S, He Always Had Good Humor And Capability. He Was Still Vibrant About His Flying Record When I Called Him After The Gazette Article Published. I Wish All Carbide Engineers Had His Giftedness And Loyalty. God Has A P[Lace For Him In Heaven. Jim Scharf
Sharon Griffith says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Alabama
Nancy……Please Accept Our Condolences In The Loss Of Frank. He Was A Gentleman And A True Hero. He Will Be Missed. Sending Prayers And Hugs For All The Family, Sharon And Don Griffith