Frank H. ”Frankie” McIntyre Jr., 83, passed away Friday January 26, 2024 at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri.

Frank was born June 12, 1940 at home in Kirksville, the son of Frank and Lucille (Scrivens) McIntyre. He was a 1958 graduate of the old Kirksville High School. On February 19, 1965 in Kirksville, Missouri, Frankie married Ruth “Ruthie” Mabry who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his faithful dog, Jake.

In addition to farming in Adair County for nearly sixty years, Frank co-owned Kirksville Livestock Market in the early 80s. He worked construction in the early 60s. His civic duties included serving as a member of the Adair County Water District Board and as a member and President of the Kirksville School Board. His proudest accomplishments while serving were being instrumental in building the new junior high (William Matthew Middle School) and getting rural water west of the Chariton River. He was a 4-H beef leader for many years and raised and groomed many champion steers. Frank lived in Kirksville for all but 5 years of his life where he and Ruthie resided in Southern California while he worked at Crown Trucks. Once they returned, Frank continued farming and hunting in Kirksville. In June 2016, Frank was seriously injured in a farming accident. This injury ended his ability to physically farm, but his vast knowledge and amazing memory were vital to his son Mark, as he took over the day- to-day operation of McIntyre Farms.

Frank was a legend to those who knew him. He had a quick wit and great sense of humor. He was known to be absolutely fearless. Frankie had a compassion for all animals, including his cattle, horses, hogs, turkeys, geese, peacocks, ducks, chickens, dogs and cats. He made a powerful impact on all those who knew him, and the many, “Frankie stories” will forever keep his memory alive. He was one of the original Adair County cattlemen to have Simmental cattle.

Frank is survived by his children, Mark (Polly Petree) McIntyre of Kirksville and Mitzi (Jeff) Limback of Park City, UT; grandchildren, Candice (Rich) Perkins of St. Louis, Jennifer (Garrett) Payne of Columbia, Madeline and Ella Limback of Park City, UT; sister, Ellen Sue (Pete) Sireno of Albany, GA; brother-in-law, Alan (Cathy) Mabry of Lampasas, TX; great-grandson, Chance Payne of Columbia; nieces Lisa (Jon) Henry of Columbia, Felicia Sireno of Atlanta, GA, Maria (Jonathan) Bullman of Pace, FL, and great nieces Ashlyn, Sophia, Isabella, and Talia Bullman of Pace, FL.

Funeral services will be Saturday February 3, 2024 at the Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville. The visitation will be from 10am to noon with the funeral to follow. Frankie will be laid to rest next to Ruthie at Union Temple Cemetery west of Kirksville. Pallbearers are Larry Dudgeon, David Hill, Curt Hill, Rich Perkins, Garrett Payne, Brian Moffat, and Mark McIntyre. Honorary pallbearers are his four granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Union Temple Cemetery in Frank’s name, and they may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO.