Frank Mungo

Rev. Frank Mungo, age 85 of Fayette AL, a devoted servant of God, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Floyd Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville, Alabama. Services for Mr. Mungo will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Quiton AL, at 11:00 a.m. He will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Fayette Memorial Gardens. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

Born on March 16, 1940, in Kershaw County, South Carolina, he was the eldest child of the late Rev. Frank Mungo, Sr. and C. Ruth Cauthen-Mungo. As the firstborn, Frank carried the mantle of leadership early, a quality that shaped his life of service, faith, and purpose.

Raised in a time of segregation, he began his education in a two-room schoolhouse, West Branch Elementary in Bethune, SC. When that school was later demolished, he continued his studies at Carver Elementary through the eighth grade. His diligence and precision were evident from a young age, and he served as the Sunday School secretary at his church—a role that reflected the attention to detail that would serve him throughout his life.

Frank made history as the only Black school bus driver in the region, faithfully transporting students on a 60-mile round-trip journey to Jackson High School, the only Black high school in the area at the time. Following his graduation, he passed the Air Force exam during the Vietnam era and served honorably as a supply clerk, overseeing critical aircraft parts and inventory for four years.

After completing his military service, Frank pursued higher education at Carver College (now Central Piedmont Community College) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then embarked on a 30-year career with Norfolk Southern Railway, a position that brought him to Irondale, Alabama, where he would plant roots and grow in faith.

He became an active member of 23rd Street Baptist Church, serving in the Deacons Ministry. In time, he accepted God’s call into pastoral ministry. He was first appointed as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church and later led Union Missionary Baptist Church in Empire, AL, where he served faithfully until his health declined.

Rev. Mungo was a man of humility, kindness, and wisdom—one who gave his life in service to his Lord, his family, and his community.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jacqueline Hughes Mungo, and his brother, Lewis Mungo.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted stepdaughter and legal guardian, Rev. Mary Anita Hughes Thomas; his step-grandson, Curtis “Eli” Thomas; one brother, Howard Mungo; and five sisters: Ruby Mungo, Magdalene Coplin, Lottie Gregory, Rev. Gloria Mungo, and Rev. Arthenia Johnson. He is also remembered lovingly by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, church congregations, and dear friends.

“Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:21