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Lima, Ohio

Kenneth Duff Obituary

KENNETH E. DUFF

LIMA — Kenneth E. Duff, 65, , passed away June 30, 2017 at 4:26 pm at the James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born May 27, 1952 in Lima, to L. Eugene "Gene" and Bonnie (DeVilbiss) Duff who preceded him in death. On August 3, 1973, Ken married Kimberly K. (Baker) Duff who survives him in Lima.

He was the owner and operator of Duffy's Cleaners. Ken previously worked in the Duff family business at Duff Truck Lines for many years. He was formerly on the board of the Salvation Army and Bradfield Center and currently on the Shawnee Optimist board. Ken was a kind, loving family man who loved his family more than anything; he was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Ken is survived by his wife, Kimberly K. Duff; daughter, Kristie N. Duff of Davidson, NC; sons, Brian K. Duff and Scott T. Duff, both of Lima; grandchildren, Brooklyn N. West, Easton S. Duff and Ellie K. Duff; brother, Thomas E. Duff of Lima and sister, Nancy J. Winslow of Lima.

Friends may call from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL HOMES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL, with services to follow at 5:00 PM.

Services will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL HOMES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL, 1170 Shawnee Rd., Lima, OH with Rev. Richard Jueckstock to officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bradfield Center, Shawnee Optimist Club or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com

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

Published by The Lima News from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Duff

16 Entries

Bill Kelly

July 11, 2017

I will always remember seeing Mr. Duff at the baseball games. He was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers to his family

Sandy Dingledine

July 8, 2017

I went to school with Ken. He was always a really good guy. Pleasant to be around and always such a nice guy. So sorry for his passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Jerry Courtney

July 8, 2017

I was deeply saddened to learn of Ken's passing . He and the entire Duff Family were and continue to be supportive of the YMCA where I was President until 2014. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was proud to consider Ken a friend.

Steve Roess

July 8, 2017

Sorry to read of Ken's passing. Thinking of you.

Kim & Teresa Eley

July 7, 2017

May you rest in piece my friend our hearts and prayers may they be with Kim and all of the family.

John and Karen Heltman

July 6, 2017

Our hearts were so heavy with Ken passing. Words can't begin to express the great friendship we shared with Ken. Kim, our prayers are with you,Brian,Scott,Kristy,and your grandchildren during this difficult time. Our love and prayers are with you.Blessings to you all. You will be in our prayers.

July 6, 2017

Kim, Kristie, Brooklyn, Scott, Bryan and all the family.......am sending Lots of Love and Strength from my heart....just know that I am thinking about you from the minute I got the phone call. My heart is so "sad" for all of you and I will see you soon!

Love from my heart to yours, forever and always.....Pam Askins Gutman xoxoxo

Dennis Shaffer

July 5, 2017

Ken and I went to school together and I must say he didn't change a bit. He was a good guy then and I good guy 45 years later ....always had something good to say. The Earth changed a lot with his passing.....but heaven will be even better. Kim and family all the best and strength......Denny and Sue Shaffer

Raymond Hughes

July 5, 2017

My condolences to the family. I worked with Ken for many years when I was terminal manager at Duff Truck Line in Lima.
Was sorry to hear that he had passed.

Randy Camper

July 5, 2017

Ken was one of my oldest active friendships. I looked forward to the times he would stop by my store and we would spend half an hour (or more) reminiscing about old friends, old times, and how they shaped our lives! He will be sadly missed and always remembered!

Ginny Burg Hill

July 5, 2017

Hi Kim. This is Ginny. I worked at the Shawnee Rd. Jalepeno's until I got transferred to the Ada store. I'm in Houston right now for my brother-in-law's funeral. He just passed from Cancer also. F#ck Cancer! Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all and comfort you!

Priscilla Tuttle Susan & Rick Gibson

July 5, 2017

We were sorry to hear about Ken's passing. We are thinking about all of you during this difficult time. Ken will be missed.

- Priscilla Tuttle, Susan & Rick Gibson

Our Daily Bread

July 5, 2017

We are so saddened by this news. Ken was always proud to support us here at Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. We looked forward to his visits of encouragement and support. He loved hearing the stories of God's hand at work here. He will be greatly missed

John Sehnert

July 5, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers to the Duff family. Ken will always be remembered for his kindness and pleasant spirit - and our profound sympathies for your loss. Ken was a friend from many years ago - and he will always be remembered.

Sara Cardone

July 5, 2017

My heart is sad as my husband just told me he read about Ken's passing today in paper. We are both shocked. When I would run into Ken at Biggby or the cleaners, I knew something was wrong but he'd never really divulge what he was dealing with. I would always leave him lifting him up to the Lord. He was a good man and always brought smiles and cheer. Praying for Kim and his other loved ones.

Sue Graff

July 4, 2017

You are in our thoughts during this very difficult time. Ken was always such a kind man who we enjoyed talking to whenever we ran into him. He will be missed.
Fred and Sue Graff

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