1930
2017
Kenneth E. Webster – 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.
He was born on March 27, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Cecil and Ester Webster and was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Fasano.
Kenneth was a veteran of the U S Army and was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal.
Kenneth retired from Combustion where he worked as manager of the nuclear engineering department. He was active in the Chattanooga Engineers Club and was a promoter and judge of the Science Fair in Chattanooga for many years.
He was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Connie R. Webster, of Chattanooga, TN, two nephews, Ken (Cheryl) Fasano, of West Palm Beach, FL, Robert (Deanna) Fasano, of Chattanooga, TN, and niece, Susan (Michael) Branta, of Appleton, WI.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 in the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Flaugher officiating. Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military rites being conducted.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at www.hospiceofchattanooga.org
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37412.
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5 Entries
May 18, 2017
Alan Spring
Ken was a gentle man who mentored and inspired my engineering career beginning in 1973. I value that experience with many memories of positive collaboration.
May 18, 2017
Stephanie Fraley
I am one of those young people that benefitted from Ken's guidance and enthusiasm for science. I grew up at BUMC and talked with Ken nearly every Sunday during my high school and college years. When he heard that I was hoping to study chemical engineering at UTC his eyes lit up and he was always interested to hear how I was progressing and what my aspirations were. When my classes got tough, he wouldn't hear complaints. He agreed it was a hard subject that required hard work and encouraged me to keep at it. I'm a professor of Bioengineering now and am passing on the same wisdom I learned from Ken. Thank you Ken, you are missed.
May 16, 2017
Pete Moore
Ken was my neighbor for eight years and I know him to be a strong Christian man. He gave continually to his community, especially to young people through his work with the Science Fair and the Engineer's Club. Indeed Ken mentored my son, who as a young high school student, talked to Ken about a career in Engineering. Sadly we learned of Ken's death upon our return from our son's Vanderbilt graduation with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in which Ken was undoubtedly part of that accomplishment. Ken loved all things military and often would engage me in discussions about military topics as I am a retired soldier. One of the greatest things Ken exemplified was how to be a husband, in his love for his wife, Connie. He was a good Christian man, a great husband, and a great community leader. Ken, no doubt is in heaven and his legacy is one of love and service to others. A life well lived my friend!
May 16, 2017
Pete Moore
Ken was my neighbor for eight years and I know him to be a strong Christian man. He gave continually to his community, especially to young people through his work with the Science Fair and the Engineer's Club. Indeed Ken mentored my son, who as a young high school student, talked to Ken about a career in Engineering. Sadly we learned of Ken's death upon our return from our son's Vanderbilt graduation with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in which Ken was undoubtedly part of that accomplishment. Ken loved all things military and often would engage me in discussions about military topics as I am a retired soldier. One of the greatest things Ken exemplified was how to be a husband, in his love for his wife, Connie. He was a good Christian man, a great husband, and a great community leader. Ken, no doubt is in heaven and his legacy is one of love and service to others. A life well lived my friend!
May 15, 2017
Albert Curtis
I have known Ken since March 1974, when we met at a meeting at Combustion, over the years before he retired I we met again at industry meetings, then about 10 years ago I saw him at a Chattanooga Engineers Club meeting where I was reminded of his friendly behavior and interest in others. Over the last 10 years I have found Ken to be an engaged, interested and encouraging friend to those he met! He reflected his faith in the way he interacted with all, we have lost a friend and colleague who will be truly missed!
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