Frankie Killens

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at McClain-Hays Chapel, with interment to follow at Sandtown Cemetery. Bro. Kiah Hitt will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Frankie Killens passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Neshoba General Hospital.

Born and raised in Neshoba County, Frankie was a lifelong resident who cherished his community. He graduated from Philadelphia High School in 1995 and was a proud member of the 1992 State Championship Philadelphia Tornados football team. After graduation, Frankie began his career in the logging industry. During his school years, he met Krystal, his beloved wife of 26 years.

Frankie was an avid supporter of Ole Miss athletics and enjoyed hunting, attending the Neshoba County Fair, and cheering on his sons as they played Neshoba Central Rocket baseball. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Krystal Killens; two sons, Jacob and Sam Killens; his parents, Junior and Darline Killens; sisters, Peggy (Daniel) Nunez, Pam (Keith) Driggers, and Candace (Lee) Myers; father- and mother-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Ward; sister-in-law, Stephanie (Clay) Brown; aunt, Marilyn (Willard) Green; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Frankie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Miller and Joan DeWeese, and paternal grandparents, Frank and Jeanette Killens.