Kenneth Study

STUDY Kenneth L. Study, 84, beloved father, grandfather and United States Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on February 18, 2012, after a lengthy battle with cancer Ken was the son of John Herbert and Ruth Edna Study, born in Weidman, Michigan. He grew up with his family in the traditional farming communities of Indiana. He followed his four older brothers into the military in 1946. He received his Associate in Arts Degree from San Francisco City College. He served his country as a Naval Aviator during the Korean War and had several deployments in the western Pacific, concluding with a tour of duty at the Pentagon. He retired as a Navy Captain in 1973 after 28 years of service. He resided at his historic home overlooking the St. Johns River in Orange Park, FL for 44 years. He is predeceased by his exceptional and very loving wife of 56 years, Mary Anne Study. Survivors include his five children (and spouses) Kenna Study, Tim (Linda) Study, Tana Walker (Tim O'Reilly), Mark (Lori) Study and Karen Study; and grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff) Young, Lindsay (Jody) Haney, Zachary Walker & Wyatt Walker. Surviving siblings include Bob Study, Betty Iljana, Ona Fontaine, Joyce Pearson, Jon Study and Larry Study. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends will gather from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012, at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, FL. A graveside military burial will be at noon on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Magnolia Cemetery on Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS association, in memory of his beloved wife. Post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com