Tris Kington, age 78 of Franklin, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at his residence. Crafton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1pm at Franklin First Baptist Church, 303 East Cedar Street, Franklin, KY. Visitation will be from 3pm until 8pm Thursday and after 8am Friday at the church although the family will arrive at the church by 11am. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
A native of Hopkins County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Joe Neil Kington, Sr. and Mary Irene Beilies Kington. In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters – Karen Sue Faith and Donna Lynn Alexander. Tris was a member of Franklin First Baptist Church where he previously served as deacon. For over 40 years Coach Kington was basketball coach and teacher with McLean County, Christian County, Union County, Simpson County all in Kentucky and Sumner County Tennessee. In his retirement his passion was supporting his grandchildren, listening to music and bird watching. He also volunteered his time for youth sports and various organizations.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years – Anna Carol Kington of Franklin; daughter – Celeste Jones of Franklin, son – Derrick Kington (Anne) of Bowling Green; brother – Joe Kington of Madisonville, KY; sister – Marilyn Meyer (Charlie) of Georgetown, Indiana; grandchildren – Gracie Jones, Hanna Turner, Gabe Jones, Jackson Kington and Lola Kate Kington along with several nieces and nephews.
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