Stanley Frank Wozniak

September 14, 2013

Big Stone Gap, VA Stanley Frank Wozniak, 64, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Frank was born and raised in Appalachia, VA, but spent his later years in Big Stone Gap. He graduated from Castle Heights Military School in Lebanon, TN and later earned numerous certifications at various colleges. He was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from East Tennessee State University. Frank loved animals and was devoted to his cats and dogs. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Senior and Mary Edith Wozniak. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly J. Craft, who adored his sense of humor; one son, Andrew Franklin Wozniak and wife Mirei, of Seattle, WA; and sisters, Bertie Hamilton and husband John of Fredericksburg, VA and Emily Moss and husband Gerald of Iron Station, NC. A very special thanks is extended to all of Frank's nurses from Norton Community Home Health for their excellent services, as well as their caring hearts. Also, thanks to Dr. R. David Sheppard, Dr. Jeffrey Schoondyke and Dr. Lance Dozier. Frank will be cremated and his remains will be donated to the University of Tennessee for scientific research. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Appalachia, VA. Memorial services will follow at 7p.m. with Dr. Nick Brewer, who performed their wedding at the Healing Garden in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, will preside. In memory of Frank, contributions may be made to PAWS of Southwest Virginia, P. O. Box 576, Coeburn, VA 24230. Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wozniak family.