Kenneth Franks departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 14 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on October 25, 1957, the son of JC and Mattie Wilson Franks. On February 15, 1980, he was united in marriage to Rhonda Kaye Irvin, who preceded him in death on September 21, 2013.
Kenneth worked in the tire shop at Hardin County CO-OP for 24 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and football, working in the yard, and spending time with his grandkids.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Justin Franks and his wife Sheila of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Austin, Micheal, and Matthew Franks; parents, JC and Mattie Franks of Savannah, Tennessee; brothers, Jerry Franks and his wife Brenda, and Billy Franks and his wife Debbie, all of Savannah, Tennessee; and sisters, Judy Kelly and Jana Davis and her husband Dink, all of Savannah, Tennessee.
In addition to his wife, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Phil Kelly.