William Kenneth French Obituary
The passing of William Kenneth French of Forest Grove, Oregon occurred on August 5, 2026. William, born on August 26, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Kenneth French to pay them a last tribute.
William touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While William’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Edwin French and Bettie Jane French. He is survived by: his wife Connie Johnson; his sister Leslie Cocozzo (Tony); and his nieces and nephews, Chris Cocozzo (Andi), Joel Cocozzo (Denise), Jessica Sartoris (Carl) and Shannon Speaks (Tom).
In lieu of flowers: Donations may be made to Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Visit https://playmys.org to make a donation in honor of Bill French.
