death of SO/RC/NWA Capt. Kenneth G Frisard
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~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, SO/RC/NWA Capt. Kenneth G Frisard
September 25, 1943 – July 27, 2025
In February 1973, Ken was offered a position in the March pilot training class to begin his career in commercial aviation for Southern Airways, which became Republic and, later, Northwest Airlines. Twenty-nine years later, in 2002, Ken retired as captain on the 757 from Northwest.
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Born to Harold and Madalyn Frisard in New Orleans, Louisiana (with the accent to prove it!), Ken attended Holy Cross High School from 1955-1961, then University of Southwestern Louisiana from 1961-1967. He was President of Phi Kappa Theta and an International Air Cadet in Denmark before graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After receiving his diploma, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served with the 917th Special Operations Group out of Barksdale Air Force Base.
While deployed overseas, Ken obtained the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with several oak leaf clusters. During his USAF career, he recorded more than 2,000 hours of flight time in an A-37. Ken was honorably discharged in April of 1972 with the rank of Captain, having flown 233 combat missions and spent 13 months in Bien Hoa, Vietnam.
In February 1973, Ken was offered a position in the March pilot training class to begin his career in commercial aviation for Southern Airways, which became Republic and, later, Northwest Airlines. Twenty-nine years later, in 2002, Ken retired as captain on the 757 from Northwest.
When he wasn’t behind the controls in a cockpit, Ken built houses, remodeled properties, and started a cabinet company. In January of 1997, he started A&F Trailer Manufacturing, Inc., which is still in business.
While in the Air Force, Ken married Simone Melda on January 25, 1969; their union lasted until she passed away in 2014. Ken was also preceded in death by his brothers Harold, Larry, and Rodney. Survivors include his brother, Martin; his children, Stephanie Carmon (Warren) of Marietta, GA and Kenneth Jr (Amanda) of Chapel Hill, NC, who made him Papa to grandchildren Kenneth Carmon; Samantha (Patrick) Keane and their children Maddox and Koda; Kenneth Frisard III, and Ava Frisard.
Ken’s true legacy is the father and friend he was to those around him. We will miss his quick wit, his love, and his friendship.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, August 9, from Noon till 4pm with food from Frankie’s on Roswell held at Warren and Stephanie’s home 1718 Kinsmon Cove, Marietta, 30062. The funeral id at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton August 11 at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at curealz.org