Franklin Lawrence Steely

Franklin Lawrence Steely, 81, of Bolivar passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born on Nov. 27, 1944, in Dunnegan to Lawrence and Lucy (Crawley) Steely.

He was united in marriage to Patsy Ann Coffey on April 8, 1967. He was saved at the age of 40 and was a faithful member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church and Southside Missionary Baptist Church.

He dedicated 49 years of service to Meeks Lumber, formerly Bolivar Lumber Company/Tap Jac, retiring in 2018. In addition, he owned and operated Frank’s Glass Repair for many years, continuing his work until 2025. 

     He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Patsy Ann Steely; his parents, Lawrence and Lucy Steely; one brother, Dale Steely; two sisters, Carol Wright and Shirley Wright; brothers-in-law Richard Coffey, Jim Coffey, Herman Coffey, Kenny Coffey, Danny Coffey, John Brown, Wilburn Ball, Al Sullivan and Dennis Wright; sisters-in-law Connie Brown, Donna Ahart, Sharon Coffey and Judy Carmen.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy King and husband David of Everton; two sons, Tim Steely and partner Drew Gomez of Palm Springs, Calif., and Terry Steely of Overland Park, Kan.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Lacy and husband GJ, and Linda Maples and husband Don; sisters-in-law Teresa Cornell and husband Al, Winnie Ball, Sharon Coffey, and Beverly Coffey; brothers-in-law Paul Coffey and wife Ruth, Wink Ahart and Melvin Wright.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m on Friday, June 26, at Pitts Chapel in Bolivar.  with Bro. Efton Piper officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Wishart. Friends and family may call at their own convenience Thursday, June 25, 2026, between 1-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Enon Cemetery.