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Kenneth Duckworth Obituary

Duckworth, Kenneth Dale 6/21/1943 - 1/25/2015 Age 71, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the McLaren Regional Hospital. Funeral Services will be 3 PM Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the Reigle Funeral Home, 5501 W. Pierson Rd., Flushing, MI. Michael McCluskey officiating. Interment at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 3 PM. Kenneth was born June 21, 1943 in Jefferson City, MO to parents Clifton Earl and Verna (Escue) Duckworth. Ken graduated from Utley High School in 1961, he attended Arkansas State University, graduated from Mott Community College with his Journeyman's Card. He retired from General Motors Skilled Trades as a tinsmith after 31 years of service. Ken was a member of the Eagle's Club and loved to golf and coach baseball for the kids. Surviving are wife of 51 years Sharon (Wilkinson) Duckworth; son Brian (Tina) Duckworth; grandchildren Samantha Derengowski and Damon Duckworth; sister-in-law Andrea Duckworth; many nieces and nephews; in-laws Gary (Betty) Wilkinson, Pat (Michael) Mahalak, Pam (Donn) Dowland, Tim (Rita) Brown. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter Dilynn Duckworth and brother Glen Duckworth. Special thanks to Dr. Scott Plensdorf and the wonderful Doctors and Nurses at McLaren Hospital and McLaren Hospice. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors or the Humane Society. Condolences may be left online at reiglefuneralhome.com

Published by Flint Journal from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2015.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss Sam! May your memories be of comfort to you in your time of loss. Godspeed Mr Duckworth, may you rest in peace!

Shonda Johnson

February 3, 2015

Sharon and Brian I am so sorry to hear about Ken's ( your dad's passing) Sharon- you have always been there for all of our family and I am so sorry I could not be here for this. Know you are both in my thoughts and prayers. He is now with "Sam". Brian- I will knock on your door one day as soon as I figure out which one it is. Love you both- DEAR old FRIENDS.

Michele Paschket (Briggs)

January 31, 2015

we are so sorry about your loss. if there is anything we can do dont hesitate to call. Dave Harris and Sue Brockriede

Dave Harris

January 29, 2015

Sharon, just saw this. I'm very sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers to you and to Samantha and the rest of your family. Pat Rosser my sister I'm sure you remember passed away Nov. 30, 2014. Please take care.

Phyllis Simmons

January 29, 2015

"Ken, you will always, be in my thoughts, and in my heart. You, were the, big brother, that I never had! I will always remember, the great times, that we had, with each other. RIP! "
"Sharon & Brian, All Of My Love & Prayers, Are With, You Both! See you soon!" Love Always, Gary & Betty

January 28, 2015

Sharon I'm so very sorry for your loss! Ken was a great man and he will be sadly missed! My thoughts and prayer to you and your family in this very tough time for you!

Felicia O

January 28, 2015

our prayers and thoughts are with you sorry we can not be with you.we love you Pearl Morris and Betty Carpenter

Pearl Morris

January 28, 2015

Sharon & Brian,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you all.

Tammy Snow

January 28, 2015

Long ago teammate and friend.......RIP

January 28, 2015

Ken, you will be missed so very much. I feel very fortunate to have been your friend. You were quite the character, always coming up with something and catching me off-guard....like telling me you hated getting your mail and I said, "If I lived closer, I would get it for you." You would say, "Well that would be nice"..Sharon said, "He only pulls up in the truck and grabs it", and we laughed. I will miss your visits and your smiling face at the Eagles Club. Thank you for crossing my path...until we meet again, dear Mr. Duckworth, We love you!

Shawn and Denny

January 28, 2015

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Vi Huff

January 27, 2015

GONE... BUT NEVER NO NEVER FORGOTTEN....
DOUG

January 27, 2015

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