Kenneth Ray French Sr.

Kenneth Ray French Sr. obituary, Camden, TN

Kenneth Ray French Sr.

Kenneth French Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakdale Funeral Home - Camden on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Kenneth Ray French Sr., age 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Mr. French was born on November 22, 1932, in Manleyville, TN to the late Early French and the late Ada Jones French. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly French Dykman; brothers, Joseph French and Earl French; sisters, Earlene Turner, Vivian Russell, Lillian Holland, and Hazel Patterson. Mr. French was a retired machinist with CWC Campbells. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, boating, and he loved spending time with his family.
Survived by:
Daughter: Vickie Lyn (Charles) Moran of Michigan
Son: Kenneth Ray (Estela) French Jr. of Michigan
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Visitation with the family will be on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 11:00-1:00 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Manleyville Cemetery in Springville, TN.
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