Franklin David Kanost

Franklin David Kanost, known to all as David, entered into Eternal Life on December 24, 2017 at the age of 93. His loving wife of 70 years, Barbara, was at his side. The 5th of 9 children, David was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 25, 1924 to John Kanost and Hazel Frisbie. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1942, where he ran track and established long lasting records in the mile run and as anchor of the mile relay team. David entered the U.S. Army in 1943, serving in the 95th Infantry Division during World War II. After the war, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Duvall. He studied engineering at the University of Cincinnati. David is the loving father of two children, Jeffrey and Katie. He began his career in 1949 manufacturing printing ink for IPI/Inmont (later BASF) in Cincinnati. He was promoted to Branch Manager and was transferred to Indianapolis, Dallas, Mobile and lastly, New Orleans in 1971 where he lived for the rest of his life. He was devoted to his 12 grandchildren, Alicia, Alfredo, Almalina, Ava, Sarah, Matthew, Angelo, Antonio, Armaundo, Avery, Adam, and Alberto and raised the first four grandchildren in his home. He has 12 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends who love him dearly and will miss him. David had a great sense of humor, a deep connection to life and people, and loves God. He began each day with prayer and devotionals. He served as a deacon at East Edgewater and Suburban Baptist Churches, and was a member at First Baptist New Orleans, where he volunteered weekly, even in the last week of his life. David was an Eagle Scout and a troop leader. He liked fishing, bowling, and most of all golf. He faithfully watched Lawrence Welk reruns every Saturday. With a gift for music, David played the harmonica, piano and organ and could whistle like a songbird. David had a beautiful voice that graced church choirs. He always kept a joyful song in his heart, ready to share with anyone who needed a smile or their spirits lifted. A memorial service will be at First Baptist New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd on Saturday, January 6, 2018, 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s honor to First Baptist New Orleans or to a charity of choice.