Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
Kenneth Childers
Kenneth A. Childers, 52, of Rockford passed away at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 09, 1968, in Huntington, WV to Albert "Mouse" and Brenda (Lafon) Childers.
A 1986 honors graduate, Kenny attended Symmes Valley High School where he graduated with honors from Collins Career Center studying Machines Trade. Kenny was a member of Proctorville Lodge #550 and recently Lodge #377 F&AM of Rockford. He was also a member of National Turkey Federation and attended New Horizon Church.
In addition to his parents, Kenny was survived by a sister, Terra (Stacey) Henkle and two very special nieces, Macy and Meg Henkle. He loved watching them play volleyball and softball. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles & cousins.
A special thanks to his cousin, Mike Childers and to all his hunting pals, friends and classmates that stopped by to visit or who sent cards and food.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home & Crematory, 625 OH-775, Proctorville, OH 45669 with Rev. John Paul Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Centenary Cemetery.
Visitation in Proctorville will be from 3 to 7 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation in Rockford will be from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kenny's memory may be directed to Wild Turkey Federation or to Parkway Softball through the Parkway Boosters.
To share in Kenneth's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home.
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