Ken Frady

Ken Frady obituary

Ken Frady

Ken Frady Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel & Gardens on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Kenneth Randall Frady of Dacula Georgia passed away from Cancer on August 2nd 2025 ~ he was 66 years old.

Ken was born December 17th 1958 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Ken is survived by his wife Erin, step-daughters Megan, Emily, step-son Evan and 4 grandchildren Greyson, Owen, Ellie & Blakely. Ken was preceded in death by his mother Nell Coggins Frady, father Herman Frady, his brother Rodney Joe Frady and step-mother, Audrey Mahaffrey Frady all from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Ken is also survived by his Aunt Sybil Foster Lytle from Concord, NC and several cousins.

Ken was a graduate of Broome High School in Spartanburg, SC and a graduate from Clemson University with a Bachelor's degree. After 32 years working for State Farm, Ken was able to take an early retirement at 57, allowing Ken to frequently participate in his ACE charitable Poker league, taking multiple trips a year with his wife to their beloved Navarre Beach Florida, spend quality time with his golden retriever Rosie and his 4 grandchildren who referred to Ken as "POP".

Ken was a simple man with a giving heart, loyal and patriotic who was always stood for the National Anthem, the American flag and a deep admiration for Law Enforcement. Loved a full Saturday of college football, KENO, poker and was a very loyal patron of Del Rio Bar & Grill in Dacula Georgia.

There will be a celebration of life planned for a future date.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Gwinnett County Police Foundation- or a Law Enforcement charity in your community- Ken would often carry a coin to thank a member of Law Enforcement to showing a token of appreciation for those who protect and serve.

Share memories of Ken at hamiltonmillchapel.com

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