Kenneth E. Belford
Kenneth E. Belford, age 77 of Prospect, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 17, 1934 in Lucasville to the late John and Margaret (Gordon) Belford. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Garnet Drollinger and brother, Tom Belford.
On June 13, 1954 he married the former Jean Mather in the Trinity Baptist Church in Marion and she survives in Prospect.
He worked at Sears before serving in the Navy; he next worked at McMillen's Farm Supply after which he was a Marion County Deputy Sheriff before going to work at Eaton Manufacturing, retiring as Chief of Security in 1995 after 26 years of service. He went back to work part time for Depot Security until November of 2007.
A 32nd degree mason for 55 years, Ken was a member of the former Sojourners Lodge #653 and later Marion #70. He was a member of Marion Post 7201 and Prospect Post 368 American Legion. He loved to hunt, fish, golf and play cards for many years. The past few years his greatest joy was visits with his children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Steven) Oswald, Marion; Amy (James) Reese, Sandusky; five grandchildren, Angela (Michael) Weaver, Odenton, MD; Owen (Alicia) Oswald, Marion; Jacobi Reese; Wesley Johnson and Andrew Reese; two great-grandchildren, Brooke Weaver and Lillian Oswald; a sister-in-law, Ruth Belford; several nieces and nephews and many close friends that were like family to him.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect with Pastor Bill Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday at the funeral home in Prospect where Masonic Services will be conducted by Marion Lodge #70 F&AM.
Memorial gifts may be made to Prospect Baptist Church, 213 North Elm Street, Prospect, OH 43342.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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