Obituary

Kenneth Roy Magee

April 16, 1944 - May 8, 2026

Kenneth Roy Magee, age 82 and a resident of Franklinton, passed away on Friday May 8, 2026 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from Pine High School in 1962 and had several jobs before making a career of over 35 years in the tow-boat industry. Roy started as a deckhand but over the years continued to obtain the experience and training to earn his Masters of Towing Vessels license, then served as a Captain for many years before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors but loved fishing most of all. He also loved watching NASCAR races every Sunday, cheering for his favorite Chevy drivers. Roy and his family enjoyed camping on the Bogue Chitto River and at lakes and reservoirs all around the area, anywhere that offered great fishing. He enjoyed gardening and frying fresh fish for his family and friends. They all claim it to be the best they have ever tasted. Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother that cherished all the time spent with his family.

Survived by: Wife of 63 years: Joyce Knight Magee of Franklinton; 2 Daughters and Sons in law: Kim and Steve Johnson of Livingston, LA, Denise and Phil Parker of St. George, LA; Sons and Daughters in law: Brandon and Susan Magee of Sandy Hook, MS, Rocky and Shannon Magee of Franklinton; 11 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren; Brother: Mack Magee; Sister and Brother in law: Vivian and Bruce Ard; Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

He was preceded in death by his grandson Jordan Magee, great-grandson Grayson Magee, parents Woodrow Magee and Wilkie Thomas Magee, infant brother Glen Magee, brothers Bob Magee, Jimmy Magee, sister Karen M. Williams and many other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday May 11th from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 6:00 pm Monday with Eld. Duane Ball officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (www.marybird.org) or by mail at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Philanthropy, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The family understands the tragic experience of losing a child and requests also for donations to help other families during that difficult time. These donations will be accepted at Crain Funeral Home, P.O. Box 970, Franklinton, LA 70438. Thank You