Frank Burkett McCune, Jr., 98, of Memphis, TN passed away on December 27, 2022.  He was born in Memphis, TN to his parents Frank B. McCune, Sr. and Louise Queirolo McCune on November 7, 1924.

He attended and supported Christian Brothers High School, lettering in football as well as maintaining a great academic record.  After graduation in 1942, he began his career operating a bookkeeping machine at Union Planters Bank.  Frank then enlisted into the United States Army, serving as a Corporal in World War II.  He was stationed in the Pacific Theater.  While deployed as a soldier, he also had various duties including driving a supply truck and while on base he would operate projectors for training or off-duty entertainment.

After his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Frank worked at Sears Crosstown where he met his beloved wife of 74 years, Evelyn Smithey McCune.  His other jobs included driving Semi-trucks and working as a Memphis Police Officer.  He spent the bulk of his career working at Burroughs (acquired by Unisys) in the technology sector, repairing and consulting on everything from adding machines to the modern computer.

He was also a faith-filled member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Frank was an avid golfer who passed his love for the game onto his grandsons and great-grandson.  He was a long-time member of Houston-Levee Golf Club / Memphis National Golf Club.  During his playing days, he had 3 Hole-in-Ones.  After retirement, Frank also spent over 20 years as a volunteer at the FedEx-St. Jude Golf tournament.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Madeline Nesmith (Chuck) of Kiawah Island, SC; son-in-law, Joe Winterrowd of Germantown, TN; Grandchildren including Cortney Reeder (Donald) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; Joey Winterrowd (Amy) of Collierville, TN; Greg Nesmith (Elizabeth) of Kennesaw, GA; and Bradley Nesmith (Kiera) of Marietta, GA.  He also will be missed by his wonderful twelve great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his Parents, his wife, Evelyn, his siblings: Sister Madeleine McCune, O.P. and Louis Q. McCune, his daughter Gloria M. Winterrowd and his grandson, Jonathan F. Winterrowd.

Funeral arrangements have been made beginning with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 3863 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN .  A private grave-side service will be held with the family immediately afterward.  High Point Funeral home has charge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Christian Brothers High School or St. Jude Research Hospital.