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Charlie Frankel
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles James Frankel III, age 80, on Sept. 6, 2024 in Palm Beach, FL.
Charles, affectionately known as Charlie, passed away peacefully with his daughter Kimberly by his side.
Born February 14, 1944 in Charlottesville, Va, beloved sone of the late Charles J Frankel II, M.D. and Gladys Birmingham Franekl. He attended St. Anne's-Belfield School and Woodberry Forerst. He would then attend The University of Virginia, where he would play football. Mr. Frankel grew up riding horses and playing tennis under the tutelage of Mike Dolan at Farmington Country Club. He was a devoted husband and father, known for his kind heart, sharp wit, and unwavering loyalty to those he held dear.
Mr. Frankel began his banking career at Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. in Winston-Salem, NC. He held a number of senior and executive management positions over the years. At SunTrust South Florida he was an Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer. Other positions at Pama American Bank of Broward (President), NationsBank-Southeast US Private Banking (Executive) and US Trust Company (Managing Director and Division President)
During his career, he held several not-for-profit and comunity leadership positions. This included the President of Greater Fort Lauderdale Touchdown Club, Chairman of the Blockbuster Bowl, board member of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation and Beaches Advisory Board, Chairman of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerice, the Boca Rotan Historical Society, Bethesda Hospital Foundation, Town of Gulf Stream Architectural Review and Planning, among others. Professionally, he was a member of Robert Morris Associates National Private Lending Committee and the American Bankers Association National Private Banking Committee. More recently he served on the board and executive committee of the Palm Beach Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults, where he was also treasurer and interim president.
Mr. Frankel was an Episcopalian since childhood serving as a crucifer, lector, acolyte, and chalice bearer over the years. He and his wife were active members of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, where he was a head usher, lector, and past member of the Vestry and Treasurer.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Dawn Marie Hornung, and by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Mavourneed Frankel Allemand (Whitney) and his grandchildren, Emily Birmingham Allemand and Whitney Charles Allemand.
Mr. Frankel's remains will be interred along side his wife's in the Columbarium at Bethesda-by-the-Sea. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3200 N. Military Train, West Palm Beach, FL 33480 or to the Palm Beach Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults, 300 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach 33480.
A celebration of life will be planned for January 2025.
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Austin Coan
I was saddened to read that my friend, Charlie Frankel, has passed away. Charlie and I were in the same trainee class in 1967 and lived in rented houses across the street from each other. We carpooled to work each day and, like many other young Wachovia future executives (we hoped), parked in a Buddy McCormic gravel parking lot at the base of LIberty St at I-40. Charlie was a big athletic guy and set a brisk pace up the Liberty St hill each morning. I was glad when we reached level ground at 3rd Street and I could catch my breath on the easy one block walk over to the old Wachovia Building. He started out in Wachovia Services and later moved to the Bond Department. His easy-going, friendly nature helped him make friends easily so I am not suprised at his notable success in banking in Florida and his generousity in volunteering in the communities where he lived.
Austin Coan
David Cotterill
I enjoyed reading Austin's comments and was very impressed with Charley's career.
Actually I think of him everyday I stop at the intersection of Buena Vista and Stratford roads where Charlie was first occupant of a new house being built there. The house was diagonally acrooss the street ffrom John Watlington which caused Charley to recieve several comments.
We were happy when he joined us in Wachovia Services and wished him well when he joined the Bond Dept. I enjoyed being around that happy smile and warm personality. Glad his Wacovia training served him well as he progressed in his career and service to the community.