Obituary for Kenneth Delano France
Kenneth Delano France, 82, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was the son of the late Glennie Elwood France and Mary Alice Delano France; and the devoted husband of sixty years of Ann Hall France. Kenneth was the proprietor of his contracting business, Kenneth D. France and Sons, and was a lifelong resident of the Newland area of Warsaw. He was a member of Rappahannock Church of Christ and a proud veteran of the United State Navy.
Kenneth loved his family dearly and the life he lived reflected that. After his Naval service, Kenneth worked for the NNK Electric and then worked as a farmer and waterman. He worked hard and created his own business as a building contractor, Kenneth D. France and Sons. His work ethic was legendary. There was not a thing he couldn’t accomplish that he set his mind to. He took time to travel, and he loved trips with his family. Kenneth was also an avid deer hunter and he and his dogs spent many happy hours hunting in the woods.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Ann; his son Ken France (Rosie) and their sons Paul France and Evan France; his son Daniel Elwood France and his daughter Faith Ann France; his daughter Pamela France Dungan (Chris) and their son Rylee Dungan (Lindsay); all of Newland. Kenneth is also survived by his sisters: Ellen Burruss, Ruth Chappell, Jennie Bishop, and Cassie Haynie; many nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, two sisters and three brothers.
A Celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Rappahannock Church of Christ with the Reverend Walker Gaulding officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in Kenneth’s memory to the Rappahannock Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1286, Warsaw, VA 22572.
Kenneth loved his family dearly and the life he lived reflected that. After his Naval service, Kenneth worked for the NNK Electric and then worked as a farmer and waterman. He worked hard and created his own business as a building contractor, Kenneth D. France and Sons. His work ethic was legendary. There was not a thing he couldn’t accomplish that he set his mind to. He took time to travel, and he loved trips with his family. Kenneth was also an avid deer hunter and he and his dogs spent many happy hours hunting in the woods.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Ann; his son Ken France (Rosie) and their sons Paul France and Evan France; his son Daniel Elwood France and his daughter Faith Ann France; his daughter Pamela France Dungan (Chris) and their son Rylee Dungan (Lindsay); all of Newland. Kenneth is also survived by his sisters: Ellen Burruss, Ruth Chappell, Jennie Bishop, and Cassie Haynie; many nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, two sisters and three brothers.
A Celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Rappahannock Church of Christ with the Reverend Walker Gaulding officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in Kenneth’s memory to the Rappahannock Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1286, Warsaw, VA 22572.