Kenneth E. Mcfarland

McFarland, Kenneth E., age 75, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Kenneth was born February 14, 1939 (he shares his birthday with his great grandson, Conner) in Dayton, Ohio to the late Andrew & Estella (White) McFarland. He attended Miamisburg High School and retired from General Motors with over 38 years of service, where he was a member of the UAM # 696. After retiring, he worked for Genuine Auto Parts and volunteered working the precinct voting polls. He was a long time member of Southern Hill United Methodist Church and loved camping, traveling and his family.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 28 years: Wilma (Benner) McFarland; daughter: Tammy L. McFarland; step daughters: Cindy J. (Michael) Lynch & Tammy L. Gibbs; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister: Loretta (Bobby) Smith; brother: Walter E. (Sharon) Gerdes; and numerous other family members and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Jody McFarland; sister: Flora Sherwood and brother: Elmer J. McFarland.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery in West Carrollton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9:30 A.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.