M.C. "Doc" Frankson D.V.M., 83, moved on to greener pastures on Thursday, April 29, 2010. He was born on April 22, 1927 in Carancahua Community, Texas to the late Frank Maynard Frankson & Alfhilda Bengston Frankson. Doc owned and operated Bay City Veterinary Clinic from 1953 through 1980. He was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and served his country during World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps.

Doc is survived by his first wife of 37 years: Anita Frankson of Bay City; former wife: Julia Ford of Bay City; 2 brothers: A. C. "Courtland" Frankson & wife Marie of Victoria and Harry L. Frankson & wife Carol of Port Lavaca; 3 sons: James M. "Jim" Frankson & wife Diana, Donald S. Frankson, and Samuel P. "Sam" Frankson & wife Susan all of Bay City; and 5 grandchildren: Ashley, Matthew, Erik, Megan, and Mary Katherine Frankson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald Frankson.

The funeral service was held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Interment followed at 4:30 PM Saturday at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matthew Frankson, Erik Frankson, Gerald Mardis, Larry Ford, Jon Woolsey, and Dr. Randy Volkmer D.V.M. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.