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Kenneth J. Lecates Sr.
1944 - 2015
Kenneth J. Lecates Sr.
1944 - 2015
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BORN
1944
DIED
2015
Kenneth Lecates Obituary
Parsonsburg-Kenneth J. Lecates Sr., 71, of Parsonsburg, died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Center in Salisbury. He was born March 5, 1944 in Delmar, a son of the late Oliver J. Lecates and Gertrude Robinson Lecates.
Ken was a graduate of Delmar High School and attended Eastern Pilgrim College in Allentown, Pa. He was a founding member and president of the King's Ambassadors, a southern gospel singing group, and loved singing for the Lord. He was a faithful member of Delmar Wesleyan Church. He retired as warehouse manager of Interstate Battery Systems of Delmar in 2010 due to his health. Ken was a real cat lover and considered them a part of his family.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia A. Lecates; two children, Claudine Adams and her husband, Frank, of Forest Hill, MD, and Kenneth J. Lecates II of Emmaus, PA; two sisters, Lois Twilley of Fenwick Island, Del., and Carolyn Parks of Warrenton, VA; six grandchildren, Logan and Chandler Adams, Alyssa Moll, Tyler J. Lecates, Steven Lecates and LilyAnne Marilyn Lecates; two great grandchildren, Lylah and Connor Moll; his goddaughter, Lora Jean Robinson; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Shane A. Lecates and his brother, Rev. Bruce Lecates.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where a visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Reverends Jim Hitch and Marilyn Searcey will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Delmar Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 539, Delmar, DE 19940.
Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com
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Roger Smith Reunion Quartet
June 1, 2015
To the Lecates Family and to the Kings Ambassadors. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. We were singing last night at Wilson UMC in Bishopville and Ken was mentioned in a testimony. We will never forget him!! He was such a warm, kind hearted example of what a Christian should be. He was always great to work with. Thank you Mrs Lecates and family for allowing him to share his faith all these years with the Kings Ambassadors. Ken is probably already seeing results in Heaven for being such a steadfast servant in the Lord.
May 28, 2015
Cindy, We are praying for you and the family. He was always a joy to be around and will be surely missed. Love Pastor Jim Lecates and Family
May 27, 2015
First UMC in Secretary is holding Kenny;s family in our prayers. We so enjoyed Ken and The Kings Ambassadors. Although the group will sing again at our church, it won't be the same.
Pastor Dave and the First church family
Dianne Harrison Palmer
May 27, 2015
Cindy, so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a good man and he will be missed by anyone whose life he touched. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Dianne Harrison Palmer
May 27, 2015
Cindy and family, so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a good man and I know you will miss him, as will everyone whose life he touched. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
P & J Reed
May 27, 2015
We have lost a great man of faith, however heaven has gained a devoted angel. He will now sing in God's choir. Watch over us Ken until we meet again.
May 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darlene Lombardo
Carolyn Parsons
May 27, 2015
Prayers to the family. He was a great person and will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Bruce Webster
May 27, 2015
I am honored that Ken was my friend. Meeting Ken and then being invited to sing with him and the King's Ambassadors meant alot. His dedication and spirituality was inspirational. I will miss Ken, but I know Ken was a true man of GOD who will now reap his reward in heaven. I pray for peace and guidance to Cindy and the Lecates family. May God comfort and encourage you.
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