Franklin "Frankie" "Turtle" Kurt McGrew, 25, of Wichita, KS; formerly of Arlington, TX, lost his battle with depression July 29, 2015. Frankie was a good man who had a hard life. Every time he was pushed backward, he would push forward even harder and always found a way through. He could walk up and talk to anyone and become their friend and willingly lend a helping hand when he saw a need. He lifted people up and carried them through even when he didn't feel like he could carry himself.
Franklin was preceded in death by his Dad, Kurt McGrew, Great- Grandmother, Arlene Burge, Grandpa Garth McGrew, and Uncle Danny McGrew
He is survived by his Sister J'Lea McGrew-Collins and husband Michael of Wichita, KS; Brother Zach McGrew and Sister Rana McGrew of Arlington, TX; Fianc Cassy Brent of Haven, KS; Grandma Barbara Burge of Wichita, KS; Aunt Hope Sheilds and husband Don of Arlington, TX and Hope's and Uncle Frank Gaudio of San Antonia, TX; Uncle Robin McGrew and wife Tomoko of San Diego, CA; Aunt Heather McGrew-Reeves and husband Herb and Uncle Thomas Allan of Wichita, KS; Uncle Erich McGrew of Kansas City, MO; and Aunt Jil Tonya McGrew, Uncles Kevin and Patrick McGrew of Los Angeles, CA; Uncle Kelly McGrew and wife Raphael of Palm Springs, CA; 9 nieces and nephews , 21 cousins and a host of other loving families and friends.