Kenneth Earl Francis, 64, passed away January 6, 2013 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Lona and Cleon Glover Francis. Kenny was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church and a retired area manager of Verizon. He was an honorably discharged Staff Sergeant from the National Guard. Survivors include one son, Ken Francis, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Beaton (Jerry); one brother, Roger Francis (Debbie); a beloved granddaughter, Cameron Francis all of Newsoms.
A graveside service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, January 9, 2012 at Hollywood Cemetery, with the Rev. Jason Wise officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30PM and suggest that memorial donations be made to the Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department or Boykins Volunteer Rescue Squad. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.