Frankie Lee Womac

Frankie Lee Womac, age 80, passed away on January 15, 2026.

He was born on September 2, 1945, at home in McMinn County to the late Luther Jackson Womac and Ida May Howard Womac.

Frankie spent his working years as a dairy and tobacco farmer before later raising beef cattle. He also worked as a truck driver. Well known in the community as “the trader,” he was especially fond of trading farm equipment and was recognized by many for his dealing and bartering. He has been a member of Short Creek Baptist Church for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Womac; granddaughter, Macey Ann McHone; sisters, Anna Ruth Womac Roderick (Hubert) and Betty Ann Womac Runyan (Bob); and brother, J.W. Womac (June).

He is survived by his daughters, Tina (Mike) Lawson and Lisa Thompson; sons, Rex Womac (Mary) and Lee Womac (Melanie); grandchildren, Dylan Lawson (Brittany), Collin Thompson, Chelsey Skinner, Brittany Richeson (Emmett), Airel Womac, Ethan Womac, and Elijah Womac; Chris Roberts and great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Brantley, and Wilder Lawson, Gabriel Davis, Jenna and Ziva Richeson, Amara, Everick, and Ronan Wagoner, Carlise Womac, and Oliver Krell He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Short Creek Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:00 PM, with Reverend Jimmy Lewis officiating.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Lawson, Mike Lawson, Ethan Womac, Elijah Womac, Billy Womac and Jacob Barker.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Signature Healthcare of Cleveland, Tennessee for all their care and love over the last couple of years.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Frankie Lee Womac.