Kenneth Duane Louden's Obituary
Kenneth Duane Louden 79, of Leesburg, FL passed away on June 15, 2019 with his loving wife Carole by his side. Kenneth was born on June 07, 1940 in Dearborn County, Indiana to the late Durward and Eloise Louden. Kenneth moved from Indiana to Florida in 1983. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of Leesburg, FL. Kenneth was a master fabricator for Tuckers for over 20 years. He enjoyed fabricating and was well known for his ability to take on the toughest of jobs. Kenneth had a lifelong passion for animals and farming that started when he was a young boy in FFA, The Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed caring for his chickens, spending time with his family, making people laugh, and spoiling his grandchildren. Those who knew Kenneth will remember him most for his kind heart and great sense of humor. On September 20th, 2010 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of Leesburg, FL. Kenneth Married his love Carole Plantinga.
He is predeceased by his first wife of over 20 years: Yvonne "Bonnie" Louden and dear sister: Marla Green. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 9 years: Carole Louden; Sons: Douglas ( Lisa) Louden, David Webb, and David Fay; Daughters: Karen Turner, Terri Antill, Susan Sanderlin, Christina Louden, Deborah Johnson, Julia Birth, and Donna-Marie Martin; Brothers: Gerald “Tucker” Louden and Gary Louden; Sisters: Paulette Kelly, Sharon Hoffman, and Shirley; Great- Granddaughter: Jennifer Sanderlin who always held a special place in his heart; and Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren who he loved dearly. Kenneth was a devoted husband, a loving father, Poppy, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by many. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by mail at: 501 ST Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105-9959, on line at: Stjude.org/memorial or by phone at: 1-800-873-6983. A Celebration of life service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of Leesburg, FL on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1:00PM.
Services have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, located at 226 East Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, FL 32778.
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