Mr. James Franklin "Frank" Frierson, 53, of Columbia, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at MUSC in Charleston, following a long illness. Mr. Frierson was born April 11, 1962, in Charleston, a son of the late J. Francis Frierson and Mildred Timmons Frierson. Frank graduated from the University of South Carolina and was a lifelong Gamecock fan. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he served as a past President of the Church Council. He spent his career working for the State of SC and Richland County as a Projects Manager.

He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 25 years, Paige Bouknight Frierson; son, Joseph Ray Frierson, daughter, Corley Elise Frierson, sister and brother-in-law, Lou Frierson Thomas (John) of Marietta, Ga., brother and sister-in-law, Terry Frierson (Pattie) of Marietta, Ga., brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve "Baukie" Bouknight (Martha) of Lexington, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Libby Berry (Randy) of Lexington and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Frank had many close friends from childhood, high school and college. They stayed in touch with each other. He loved them and they loved him. Frank will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held 4 o'clock, Monday, April 11, 2016, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Columbia, with Pastor Paul Wollner and Pastor Kris Litman-Koon officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

The family wishes to thank the MUSC doctors, nurses and therapists for their professional treatment and loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3909 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.