Kenneth L. Franks

Kenneth Lee Franks, 71, of Hampton, passed away on November 22, 2019. Kenneth retired as a chef in the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He fought bravely in the Vietnam War and was a proud recipient of a Commendation Medal. Kenneth is preceded in rest by his mother, Viola Miller; and daughter, Laura Weeks. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Franks; son, Duane Franks (Lottie); six grandchildren, Brandon Weeks, Nicholas Weeks, Kamden Franks, Maddison Franks, Gavin Franks, Skylar Franks; a soon to be great-grandson; and brother, Curtis Duane Franks (Martha). The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Friends are encouraged to visit www. parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.