William McKensley Franklin July 9, 1950 - June 28, 2010 COLUMBUS, GA— William McKensley "Ken" Franklin, 59, of Columbus, GA died Monday, June 28, 2010 at his home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Chip Grantham officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. according to the funeral home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Mr. Franklin was born July 9, 1950 in Cuthbert, GA son of the late William H. and Lillian Bryant Franklin. Kenneth grew up in Columbus and went to Baker High School. He began his journey as an insulator becoming the Branch Manager for InSul-Con Inc. He enjoyed his soccer trips with our "soccer families", card games with special friends and traveling to the beach or mountains for family getaways. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Patty Franklin of Columbus, GA; two sons, Josh Franklin (Katie) of Columbus, GA and Cody Franklin of Columbus, GA; brothers, Milton Franklin (Sharlene) of Salem, AL and Lynn Franklin of West Virginia; sisters, Barbara Babcock and Debra Franklin both of Columbus, GA; sisters-in-law, Laura Sparrow (Mickey) of Sumter, SC, Dona Farmer (Scott) of Harlem, GA and Susan Gordon of Dahlonega, GA; brothers-in-law, Scott Gordon (Claudia) of Columbus, GA, J.B. Gordon (Diane) of Groveton, GA, James Gordon (Candace) of Corinth, MS and Mike Gordon of Columbia, SC, and several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society 233 12th St. Columbus, GA 31901 or PAWS P.O. Box 8964, Columbus, GA 31908 or 4900 Milgen Rd. Clumbus, GA 31907. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com