Learned of your passing last night at Hardees car show. I enjoyed talking hot rods with Ken at Hardees car shows. I called Ken Rocket Man.He was a true drag racer to the end. Rest in peace my dear friend. C.P. Philbeck

I use to love when you guys would come in and visit.  I loved sitting for hours talking  and catching up. Some great times. Will never forget . Rest easy love u

I have many great memories of Ken as he was my first supervisor while we served in the Air Force together in Aviano, Italy.  Ken was extremely passionate about his work and loved what he did.  I also had the privilege to work by his side as his assistant coach for a Little League baseball team that won the  championship!  He was so thrilled about that and rightfully so as he put his heart and soul into teaching those kids.  Whether working together in the dining facility or helping him coach, I loved every minute of it.  Ken loved his family so much and was so proud of his children,  Laura and Duane!  RIP Ken.

I met Frank when I was 6 years old. Him and my father Chris are very good friends. Frank was always so nice to me as a child and even when I seen him as an adult. Super genuine guy.  One thing I used to remember is when him and my dad would hang out he always made sure I was included in some kind of way. He always answered the many questions I had about his purple Camaro. Lol. My fondest memory of him I was about 8 years old maybe and I wanted to ride in the purple Camaro with him at the drag strip. Obviously we couldn't do that so he gave me a helmet and I sat in the passenger side on the floor and he launched it to the end of his driveway. It was a pretty long driveway. I thought that was so cool. Frank was a good person and it sucked seeing him in failing health the past few years. He did plenty of good on this earth and I'm glad he gets to rest now. He will definitely be missed.

It was always a good time hanging out with him and his wife at  Hardy's  On Saturday nights

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Kenny. He has been my neighbor for a number of years. He and his wife Pat would always wave when they drove by. Kenny was very proud of his service in the Air Force. We spoke often about it. I’d see Kenny riding down the street on his 3-wheeled bicycle getting his exercise. In his earlier days Kenny would “exercise” his 1968 Camero drag racer down the street in front of my house making a lot of racket. We would sometimes complain. But, secretly I was very envious of him. Rest easy, Kenny. Your mission is complete.  We will always remember you.

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Duane Franks (Lottie)

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Kamden Franks

Maddison Franks

Gavin Franks

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Curtis Duane Franks (Martha)

Mr. Franks also leaves a soon to be great-grandson to cherish his memory.

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Kenneth L. Franks

20 December, 1947 – 22 November, 2019

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