Kenneth Wayne DeBord

Kenneth Wayne DeBord obituary

Kenneth Wayne DeBord

Kenneth DeBord Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Home - Wilmington on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Kenneth Wayne DeBord, age 48, of Midland, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born October 1, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Joseph Edward and Nancy Louise (Poe) DeBord. Kenneth had worked for Airborne Express and DHL, and for the last 6 years had worked for Amazon Air. He was a beekeeper, and was a dedicated fan and follower of the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Reds, he also enjoyed Formula 1 racing. The most special times for him was sitting by a fire and being with his family and friends. Kenneth loved his family and his family loved him, he will be missed forever, and will never be forgotten. He was always the life of the party, and friends with many. His work and job meant a lot to him. He loved teaching people he worked with, and most called him "DEBO". He respected everyone and that respect was returned. Kenneth is survived by his wife Camilla Kay "Cammie" (Goldie) DeBord; sons, Brodie Wayne DeBord of Midland, Ohio, Jordan Lee DeBord of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Dallas Austin DeBord of Ohio; sisters JoAnn and her husband Joe Newberry of Goshen, Deborah DeBord of Reilly, Ohio and Brenda DeBord Heizer of Sutton, Nebraska; 11 nieces and nephews; along with many friends. There will be a Celebration of Kenneth's Life announced at a later date. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington is assisting the family. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com (http://www.arehart-brown.com/), or see our Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home

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