Frank R. Forsyth, Sr. passed away on April 23, 2008 at the remarkable age of 99 years and 11 months. Frank would often jokingly say, "I have lived way too long". After a short admission to Round Rock Hospital, he left quietly with family and loved ones joined in prayer at his side.Frank was born May 26, 1908 in Batson, Texas to the late Edward Jackson Forsyth and Nellie Eudora Forsyth. Frank was married for over 66 years to his late wife, Margaret Katherine (Bill) Webster. He was preceded in death by one son, Don Forsyth, Jr. and one brother and two sisters.He is survived by a son and his son's wife, Frank and Nancy Forsyth, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jackie Forsyth; five grandchildren, Frank Forsyth, III, Tamara Forsyth, Don Forsyth, Jr. and his wife, Dina, Cari Butler and her husband, Shayne, and Brett Forsyth; ten great-grandchildren, Cody Roberts, Kaci Roberts, Kiana Butler, Nathan Butler, Jacob Butler, Julie Forsyth, Kyle Forsyth, Devon Forsyth, Danielle Forsyth, and Don (Tripp) Forsyth, III. He is further survived by a brother and a sister.A pioneer in the oil industry, Frank finally retired from Hanley Oil of Midland in May 1990 at the incredible age of 83 years.Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a dignified man of great character, a lover of friends and family, and a loyal employee throughout his career in the oil industry.Funeral services for Frank R. Forsyth, Sr. will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, 3800 N. Big Spring St., Midland, TX 79705. There will be a viewing offered from 6:30?8:00 p.m. the preceding evening for friends and acquaintances.Pallbearers will be: Frank Forsyth, III, Don Forsyth Jr., Brett Forsyth, Cody Roberts, David Baker, and Shayne Butler.,
