Dr. Frank W. Kiser

Frank Wesley Kiser passed away on July 11, 2025, after living a full, independent ninety-eight years. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of the late William Foster Kiser and Nellie Acuff Kiser. He was raised in Merriam, Kansas. After moving to Lakewood, OH he graduated from Lakewood High School (1945) and enlisted in the US Navy. Following his military service he graduated from the University of Michigan (1950) and then Case Western Reserve School of Medicine (1957). In 1957, with the love of his life Phyllis and his young family, he moved to Rock Hill, SC where his lifelong career as a physician began.

Eagle Scout Frank took seriously that a scout was trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. These traits influenced the way he lived his life and his relationships with his family and all he met. His love for the Rock Hill community was lived out in his relationships with his patients, staff and partners. He served Rock Hill’s parents, teachers and children as a member of the Rock Hill School Board for twelve years. As a member of Ebenezer and Oakland Avenue Presbyterian churches he served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon and elder.

Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He delighted in time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dr. Kiser was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Craft Kiser and his only brother William Foster Kiser, Jr. He is survived by his children: Kathy Emerson (Harry) of Rock Hill, SC; Betsy Strauss (Bill) of Asheville, NC; and Jimmy Kiser (LeAnn) of Taylors, SC; seven granddaughters, twelve great-grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00pm at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Jeff Bryan and the Rev. Letarshia C. Robinson will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be private.

The family is grateful for the kind and caring community at Westminster Towers where Frank lived for the last 12 years. The family also wishes to thank Hospice & Community Care for their support and care in his last days.

Memorials may be made to Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29730; or Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.