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Kenneth Clary Obituary
MARION: Kenneth R. Clary, age 92, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Kindred Community after a battle with Alzheimer 's disease. Kenneth was born one of three children in Crown City, Ohio to the late Leslie O. and Nellie (Sheets) Clary on April 3, 1924.
Kenneth was a strong and caring man always putting his family first which was evident with the 61 years he spent with his wife Eileen F. Sullivan. The two meet at a dance in Covent Garden in England while Kenneth was in The US 8th Army-Air Corp during the German Blitz. Kenneth continued to pursue Eileen until the two were married in England and again on April 29, 1946 at St. Mary Church in Marion.
Kenneth worked for Fairfield Engineering for over forty years in various roles and retired as the Controller. Kenneth was an avid golfer where he made many lifelong acquaintances. He also prized his 1940 Dodge and could often be found detailing the inside and out.
Kenneth is survived by sons, Kevan (Carolyn) Clary of Salisbury, NC and Keith Clary of Marion, step-granddaughter, Michelle (Kevin) Turner; brother-in-law, James Wanner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Leslie and Nellie and wife, Eileen, Kenneth is preceded in death by siblings, Cline Clary and Peggy Wanner.
Visitation for Kenneth will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Gunder/Hall & Snyder Funeral Home from 11AM until 12 PM with a 12 PM funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Kenneth's Honor to The American Alzheimer's Association.
Gunder/Hall & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Clary Family and online condolences may be expressed by visitingwww.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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Lisa (Belford) Oswald
May 8, 2016
It was a pleasure to work with Kenny at Fairfield Engineering Company. He was very well respected for his charm and wit. May God bless you and be there to comfort you with happy memories. He was a very nice co-worker and family man.
Vickie Robinson
May 7, 2016
My Mom and I would visit with Kenny when we visited my Dad at Kindred. He was always so nice to us and always asked if we ever went to the "hills". He made us laugh. We lost my Dad in December and we are so sorry for your loss also. We were glad to know Kenny in his final years.
Vicky Culpepper
May 2, 2016
Keith & Kevan, Memories of our families through the years have always been fun ones, and a special light has gone out with the passing of Uncle Kenny. Loving thoughts and prayers are with both of you! Vicky (Clary) Culpepper and family
Teri Scoggins
May 1, 2016
KC, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May he RIP and you have comfort knowing that his earthly suffering is now over.
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May
5
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Snyder Funeral Homes, Gunder Hall Chapel347 W Center Street, Marion, OH 43302-3613
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5
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12:00 p.m.
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