Kenneth L. Davis
Kenneth L. Davis, 96 of Richwood, passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening, March 11, 2021.
He was born September 26, 1924 in Delaware County to the late Lawrence W. and Bertha (Hickok) Davis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Anita Davis Simpson Pinnick and a brother, John W. Davis.
Kenneth attended the Drumm one-room school in Delaware County before entering the Prospect Local School System. He graduated from Prospect High School in 1943. After high school, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on January 11, 1944.
After his military service he married the former Charlotte Davids on April 2, 1946 in Prospect. Kenneth and Charlotte lived on their family-owned farm outside of Prospect. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in April 2016 before Charlotte’s death in September of the same year.
Kenneth leaves behind three daughters, Beverly (Ken) Stidham, Richwood; Pam (David) Egg, Noblesville, Indiana; Lois Best (Steve Parsell), Caledonia; nine grandchildren, Aaron (Lori) Stidham, Sarah (Brent) Clark, Jessica (Joel) Auxier, Courtney Egg, Meredith Egg (David Lapham), James (Amy) Egg, Chrystal (Dan) Orains, Spencer Best and Kristen Best; five great grandchildren, Taylor and Lauren Stidham, Zane Temple, Brooklyn and Willow Orains.
Public graveside services will be Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the Prospect Cemetery with Pastor Gene Phelps officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Private family viewing will be held.
Memorial gifts may be given to Honor Flight Columbus, 2233 N Bank Dr, Columbus, OH 43220
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral home is assisting the family
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