Kenneth W. Hallam

HALLAM Kenneth W. Hallam, age 79, of Howard, passed January 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1933 in Olive Green to James and Dorothy (Clawson) Hallam. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and member of the American Legion. He retired in 2000 from State Farm Insurance in Columbus where he was employed for 36 years. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Carolyn M. (Blakely) Hallam whom he married in October 1957; three sons, Kenneth (Trish) Hallam II of Delaware, Kirk Hallam of Howard, Kraig (Carrie) Hallam of Westerville; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Hallam of Plain City; three brothers, Dick Hallam of Grove City, Don (Sally) Hallam of Loudonville and John (Susan) Hallam Massachusetts; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Kevin Hallam, brother David Hallam, sister Connie Reidy, and a grandson Christian Hallam. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church in Danville with Father Victor R. Wesolowski as celebrant. The Knox County Joint Veterans Council will provide military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Sanctuary at St. Luke, 307 S. Market St., Danville, Ohio 43014. THE DILLEY-LASATER FUNERAL HOME is handling the funeral arrangements for the Hallam family. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family of Kenneth W. Hallam, please visit the funeral home website, www.dilleylasater.com