Francis "Frank" Joseph Gavlek

Francis "Frank" Joseph Gavlek Francis "Frank" Joseph Gavlek, age 53, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at his residence. Frank was born the son of Robert Valentine and Delores Gavlek November 9, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio. His family moved to Hamilton, Missouri, where he was a 1983 graduate of Penney High School. He married Angela Gavlek April 5, 2000, in Saint Joseph, Missouri. She survives of the home. Frank was an auto detailer for 15 years and had worked for Chris Vandrew. He was an avid pool player. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed being a prankster. He loved Star Wars. He loved his wife of 17 years, and they enjoyed hanging out together. Frank is survived by his wife; and two children, Travis Anthony Watkins, of Oklahoma and Megan Michelle Watkins, of Brookfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother. There are no scheduled services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Frank Gavlek Memorial Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.