Kenneth Leroy Franklin
December 10, 1917 - June 28, 2013
Kenneth Leroy Franklin, born 12/10/1917 in Woodward, OK died on 6/28/2013 in Glendale, AZ. Kenneth’s parents were Ceford and Margaret Ann (Wreath) Franklin. The family moved to Phoenix in 1930 where Ceford opened a small grocery store on S. Central Avenue. Ken quit school in the 8th grade to help support his family. In 1933 they moved to Prescott and opened a grocery store on S. Montezuma. Kenneth was in the Air Force and then returned to Prescott, working at the Texaco station on S. Montezuma, later owning it. He married Anna Theresa Kramer on 12/3/1944 in Prescott. In 1958, Kenneth purchased the Juniper Court on E. Gurley and built a Texaco station, Ken’s Texaco and a mobile home park. In 1968, the Juniper Court was replaced by the first 24 units of the Prescottonian Motel. Ken and Ann worked side by side in these enterprises. Ken was a member of Civitan, Prescott Councilman, and member of First Lutheran Church. He was predeceased by his father, Ceford, mother, Margaret, sisters: Jesse Jewel Pugh, Beulah Birdie Morgan and daughter Sandra Ann Dumovich. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna; daughter, Debra (Maynard) Keenan. Ken was Poppy to grandchildren: Greg Kingsbury, Courtney (Brandon) Gowen, Kenzie Keenan, Cassie Keenan, Chase Keenan; great-grandchildren: Faith Kingsbury, Carter Gowen, Anna Gowen; and great great grandchild, Raleigh. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley, Gray (his wonderful nurse), Luxury Comfort Home- loving caretakers, Gabriela, Julia and Melinda. Ken had a wonderful sense of humor and orneriness that everyone loved. We miss you already, but we know you are at peace. We will see you in heaven. In lieu of flowers, please give donation to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 231 W. Smoke Tree Lane, Prescott, AZ 86301. Viewing will be from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, 240 S. Cortez St., Prescott. The service for Ken will follow at 1pm. The interment will follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements
Kenneth Leroy Franklin, born 12/10/1917 in Woodward, OK died on 6/28/2013 in Glendale, AZ. Kenneth’s parents were Ceford and Margaret Ann (Wreath) Franklin. The family moved to Phoenix in 1930 where Ceford opened a small grocery store on S.... View Obituary & Service Information