Bartow - Frank Monroe, Jr., age 86, passed away May 24, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 9, 1937, in Cobb Town, GA. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and then became a Maintenance Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Monette Monroe, son Ricky Frank Monroe (Kathy), daughters Vickie Lou Monroe & Patty Ann Pawley (Chuck), grandchildren Joseph Combee, Christopher Pawley, Shawn Pawley, Michael Monroe, Megan Piotrowski, Carlon Monroe & Katie Treadway, 11 great grandchildren, siblings Earl Monroe, Carol Monroe, Mary Ann Bracken & Nell Bracken, and many nieces & nephews. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com