BORN

1946

DIED

2013

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Kenneth Friend Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 28, 2013.

KENNETH R. FRIEND
Kenneth Friend, age 67, of Delta, Ohio passed away on May 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Toledo on May 12, 1946 to Claude & Lenora (Sanderetta) Friend. He married Linda (Griesinger) Johnson in Toledo on August 16, 1995. A Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran, Ken worked as a Service Manager for Walters Travel Trailers in Swanton. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are his loving wife, Linda; step-children, Melody (Steve) Harris; Becky Johnson; Crystal (Matt) Stout; grandchildren, Abigail, Devon, Collin and Grant Harris, brothers, Claude (Dickie) Friend, Jr.; Jerry Friend; and sisters, Shirley (Joyce) Twigg; Phyliss (Jeannie) Marksch (Frank); Carolyn (Pinky) Twigg and Cathy Blossom. He was preceded in death by sisters, Carla and Patricia Friend.
Friends and family will be received in the Neville Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland (419-865-8879) from 3-8 pm Wednesday where funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday May 30, 2013. Burial will follow at Dutch Ridge Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the family of Kenneth Friend.

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May 30, 2013

LISA BARTLETT

SO VERY SRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSE SENDING THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL SO SRY I COULD NOT COME NOT FEELING WELL MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL UNCLE KENNY WILL BE MISSED HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL MAN TO LOTS

May 29, 2013

Philip Howard

Sorry for your loss.

May 29, 2013

Debbie Fidler (Thomas)

Very sorry for your loss. May he now rest in peace and your pain be replaced with calm serenity.

May 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family .. at this time of loss always in are hearts R.I.P kenny

May 29, 2013

Sorry for your loss, Kenny will be missed.

May 29, 2013

L R

Sympathy and prayers for the family. Sorry to hear of your loss.

May 28, 2013

Katie Garza

I'm so sorry for y'all's loss, he was a great man and will be very dearly missed! You all cover have a guardian angel watching over you! My thoughts and prayer are with you all! I love you all so much! Love u Kenny!

May 28, 2013

Susan Twigg

We will remember uncle Kenny always in our hearts R.I.H love and will miss him. Robby and Sue Twigg

May 28, 2013

Roger Hunt

Sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts!

May 28, 2013

Terrie (Jeffries)

Linda, and family I am so very sorry for your loss, may God comfort you and give you peace in your hearts. God Bless. Love Terrie Lynn Copeland

May 28, 2013

Veronica Vineyard (Brown)

Very sorry for your loss Linda and girls. He will be greatly missed but his suffering has ended. Love y'all!

May 28, 2013

Debbie Cribb

Dear Linda, Joyce, Pinky, Cathy, Jeanie, Dick and Jerry, and all the kids, I am so sorry for your pain and sorrow, take comfort that Kenny's pain and suffering is over. He will forever be with you in your hearts and in your memories. Love to all Debbie Cribb

May 28, 2013

Gary Bovie

I wish I could see you one more time. You will always be missed

May 28, 2013

Gary Bovie

We sure are going to miss you uncle Kenny. You have left us with some great memories and wont be forgotten.

May 28, 2013

Earl Griesinger

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

May 28, 2013

dawn Mullins

I'm so very sorry to y'all for your loss,he was a good man and will be missed.

May 28, 2013

Dear Linda and Family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Kenny. May God be with you at this difficult time. Kenny is now in the hands of Our Lord.
Carol Fisher

May 28, 2013

DEBBIE DIAL

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TO ALL OF YOU.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEVE.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT KENNY IS NO LONGER SUFFERING AND IN A BETTER PLACE AND AT PEACE.MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGH TO CARRY ON.LOVE ALL OF YOU AND WISH I COULD BE THERE.I LOVE YOU AUNT JOYCE.

May 28, 2013

R Hands

Dear family I'm so sorry for your lost of your love one may the fond memories continue to give you peace and may the God of all Comfort be with you.

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