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Kenneth R. "Ken" Alger

1951 - 2020

BORN

1951

DIED

2020

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Oakley Cook Funeral Home

2223 Volunteer Parkway

Bristol, Tennessee

Kenneth Alger Obituary

Kenneth "Ken" R. Alger

Blountville, TN - Kenneth "Ken" R. Alger, 69 of Blountville TN formerly of Binghamton NY passed away unexpectedly Monday December 28, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1951 in Binghamton NY the son of the late Edward and Thelma (Ede) Alger. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn (Crumm) Alger and his sister Linda Marie Leonard.

He is survived by his sons, Kurt, Chuck and Kenny. His loving fiancee Barbara Stark and her family. Brothers Keith (Joy) Alger, Kevin (Jan) Alger and Kelly Alger. His sisters Bonnie Alger and Cindy Alger (Bill). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, his aunts and uncle and many cousins.

Ken drove for various companies over the years. He was an avid NY Giant and NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing and loved making large meals for family and friends.

Per Ken's wishes no formal service will be held at this time. Due to the Covid outbreak a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring/summer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project P.O. 718516 Topeka KS 66675 or local Animal Shelter

Arrangements were provided by the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2021.

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Mary

December 12, 2023

I was deeply saddened, to see that Kenny passed going on three years now. I did not know until today. Kenny and I were very close friends. We lost touch with each other and I did not know he moved away from Binghamton . My condolences to his family especially Kurt he is a good friend of my niece. My condolences also go out to Barbara and family. May you rip dear Kenny I missed you then and I miss you now , you will always be in my heart.

Victoria delafield

January 27, 2021

Ken we both wish you a happy birthday enjoy your birthday with the Lord this year. We had a lot of birthdays celebration's in the past happy 70th

Victoriak delafield

January 11, 2021

To ken family we would like to send our condolences out to all of you the delafield ken and Vicki

Kenneth delafield

January 8, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kenneth delafield

January 8, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

kenneth delafield

January 8, 2021

He was a long time friend and he will be missed

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