Thomas Franklin Gresham Jr.

    Thomas Franklin (Frank) Gresham, Jr., of Mission Valley, Texas went peacefully to his Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born in Louise, Texas on March 9, 1924, to the late Thomas and Jessie Gresham.     Frank served in the military during WWII as an Army sergeant and paratrooper. He was a rice farmer in Jackson County for nearly 25 years. Frank was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.     He is survived by his daughters, Carrie Baker (Bill), Freda Calhoun (Morris), and Reda Bagnall (Bruce); seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren.     In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Wanda LaVerne Gresham.     Private services are pending at Oaklawn Funeral Home.     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion, 1005 Mallette Drive, Victoria, TX 77904.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.