Franklin Grover Allgauer

Franklin “Frank” G. Allgauer, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on September 15, 1934, in Granville, West Virginia to Edward “Eddie” Allgauer, who was a career coal miner, and Evelyn Gladys Smith, who managed the town general store, Frank lived a life filled with service and dedication, Growing up in Morgantown, West Virginia, Frank enjoyed the Mountaineers football games by selling hotdogs during the games and was a proud graduate of Morgantown High School’s class of 1952. During his time there, he was an active member of the marching band, playing the trumpet with enthusiasm and passion. After high school, Frank served his country honorably as a Marine, stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina. In 1956, Frank married Marjorie Marie Hackney in their hometown of Morgantown. Together, they settled in Alexandria, Virginia where Frank embarked on a long and successful career with American Airlines. Over his 35 years with the airline, he rose through the ranks to become Service Manager at Reagan National Airport, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his dedication, hard work, and exceptional leadership. Frank enjoyed his family and his two children, Franklin G. Allgauer II and Lisa Reayna Swygert and is the proud grandfather of his only grandchild, Sterling Richard Swygert. He also cherished his daughter-in-law Michelle D. Allgauer, and his son-in-law Donnie Swygert. Frank’s legacy of hard work, service, and faith will be cherished by all who know him. Frank is survived by his two children Franklin Allgauer (Michelle), Lisa Swygert (Donnie), and his grandson Sterling Swygert (Rachel), and his extended family. Frank was predeceased by his two loving sisters, Mary Alkire (Holly) and Shirley Ann Powley (Kenneth). The fond memories of Frank will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. Frank also enjoyed the luxury of having a second family. All the members of this family called him “bonus dad” and “bonus grandpa.” He married Mary Lee Buhl Moses in November 1985, and they were married for almost 40 years. Her three sons always considered him a bonus father: Tim (Jill), Keith, and Kevin. Frank also enjoyed the love and admiration of five bonus grandchildren who knew him from their births and never considered him anything other than their “Pap.” – Dylan (Amanda), Julie (Ben), Eryn, Michael, and Clay. Four great grandchildren, due to their youth, were introduced to him but will never really know the wonderful, grounded, God loving man all of this family knew. Memories of him, anecdotes, and tales about him will certainly be shared in the next years of their lives. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, First Baptist Church 177 Mechanic Street N. Lynchburg, Tennessee 37352, Phone (931) 759-4525 Friends may visit with the family at the church from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com. Lynchburg Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Franklin Grover Allgauer

September 15, 1934 - September 8, 2024