Frank Richard Mora Jr

Frank Mora, Jr. 79, of Athens, Tennessee, entered into rest on September 21, 2026 at the Sweetwater Hospital Association of Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Born April 19, 1947 in Denver Colorado, to Charlotte Solis and Frank Mora, Sr., with his family at 15 years old, he relocated to the California Bay Area.

He was a member of the Northern California Cement Masons, local #300 of Oakland, California for 35 years of his career, Thereafter, for 15 years he was employed as a computer technician for WSGR (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati) of Palo Alto, California, before entering retirement.

Frank had a lifelong passion for riding his motorcycles and displaying his '56 Ford F100 pickup truck. Frank was also very passionate and a champion of Chess with his online identity of King Checker. These interests reflected his love of the game, the open road, and the many friends and acquaintances that brought him joy all through his years.

Frank will be deeply missed by his lifelong partner, Laurie Spaw, his three daughters and their husbands, Jeanine (Thomas) Kielak and husband, Dariusz Kielak, Theresa Sloan and husband Mike Sloan, Marsha Roller and husband Dan Roller, along with 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and sister, Sharon Van Meter and those whose lives he touched near and far.

Frank often expressed his love and gratitude for Tennessee. The freedom he felt while living there during the last three years held a very special place in his heart. His memory will live on through his love, his kindness, his understanding, and generosity to a fault; he shared, as well as the many moments that will never be forgotten.

May the Lord bless Frank Mora, watch over him, and welcome him into His eternal kingdom. May he rest in everlastinge peace, surrounded by God's love and light. May the Lord also bring comfort and strength to Laurie, his daughters, his sister, and all who loved him.

With the love, kindness, and generosity of St. Mary Catholic Church of Athens, Tennessee (1291 E. Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303), Mass and Prayer will be offered on October 16, 2026, at a 1:00 pm via room for all those who wish to attend.

Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services in honored to serve the Mora family.