Kenneth Edward Whitfield (June 30, 1952 - March 16, 2021)

In loving memory of
Kenneth Edward Whitfield
  • June 30, 1952
  • -
  • March 16, 2021

  • Obituary
  • Sign Tribute Wall
  • Send an E-Card
  • Light a Candle
  • Send Flowers
  • Photos

Obituary

Kenneth (Ken) Edward Whitfield passed away at home with family by his side. Ken was a Penn High School graduate. Ken was a retired truck diver and before that he was employed at Sibley Foundry in South Bend, Indiana. Ken was an Army Veteran from the Vietnam War Era. Ken was an active member of the Moose, Eagles, VFW, and the American Legion. Ken loved to camp, ride his motorcycle, and tell stories.
Ken is survived by his love, his wife, Cathy Whitfield. His daughter, Christeen Johnson, sons, Ken Manwarren, William (Billy) Whitfield (Linda), and David Whitfield. His brother, Jerry Whitfield (Pat), sister, Carol (Ken Swoveland), brother, Jimmy Whitefield, brother, Glen Whitfield (Angie), and sister, Mary Faltynski. Ken is also survived by his 16 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Ken was proceeded in death by his Father, Jack, his Mother, Juanita, Stepmother, Ruth, as well as two brothers, Dick, and Gilbert.
Funeral Services with Military Honors and Color Guard are pending at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL currently. For family and friends in Florida, a Celebration of Life will be held on April 11th, 2021 at 3PM at the Forrest Moose Lodge 2535, 6485 S Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179. Please bring a covered dish. Indiana family and friends will have a Celebration on Life in Indiana at a later date.


Send flowers to the family to show you care. Order Now

Tribute Wall

Leave a reply



Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  1. Jules - Happy Heavenly Veteran's Day Uncle Ken lit a candle:
    11 Nov 2022
    Lit since November 11, 2022 at 11:24:06 AM

  2. Jules -Happy Heavenly Halloween lit a candle:
    01 Nov 2022
    Lit since November 1, 2022 at 11:31:22 AM

  3. Jules posted an image:
    16 Mar 2022
    *~For My Uncle Ken - Hard to believe it's been a year since you were called home.  Loved & dearly missed - J.
    *~For My Uncle Ken - Hard to believe it's been a year since you were called home. Loved & dearly missed - J.

  4. Jules (Happy Heavenly 2022) lit a candle:
    09 Jan 2022
    Lit since January 9, 2022 at 1:24:39 AM

  5. Jules (Merry Christmas) lit a candle:
    02 Dec 2021
    Lit since December 2, 2021 at 12:45:34 AM

  6. Jules posted an image:
    02 Dec 2021
    Happy Heavenly Christmas Season Uncle Ken... you are dearly loved and missed.... xo
    Happy Heavenly Christmas Season Uncle Ken... you are dearly loved and missed.... xo

  7. Jules (5 mo. today) lit a candle:
    16 Aug 2021
    Lit since August 16, 2021 at 8:22:25 PM

  8. Jules posted an image:
    11 Aug 2021
    Photo from the Florida Memorial Service
    Photo from the Florida Memorial Service

  9. Jules says:
    20 Jun 2021
    Thinking of you today Uncle Ken... Wishing you a Happy Heavenly Father's Day... You are dearly loved and missed... xo

  10. Jules lit a candle:
    20 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 20, 2021 at 6:25:37 PM

  11. Christeen Johnson lit a candle:
    29 Mar 2021
    Lit since March 29, 2021 at 3:21:05 PM

  12. Christeen Johnson posted an image:
    29 Mar 2021
    Sharing a special moment with Dad.  You are loved and missed deeply
    Sharing a special moment with Dad. You are loved and missed deeply

Send an E-Card

Please select an e-card

    Required fields are marked *
     

    Note: The code below resets with every submit of the form
    captcha