Kenneth James MacLean

Kenneth James MacLean obituary, Atlanta, GA

Kenneth James MacLean

Kenneth MacLean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Georgia, Inc. on Jun. 11, 2024.

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Kenneth James MacLean, born on June 27th, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 69. Ken graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1977, earning a degree in Biology.
Ken began his career with the Coca-Cola Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he served as a Quality Assurance Rep. Later, he transferred to Atlanta, Georgia, where he retired after years of dedicated service. Beyond his professional life, Ken devoted his time to volunteering at the Midtown Assistance Center and the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marilyn MacLean, and his eldest sister, Kathleen. Kenneth James MacLean is survived by his sister Sharon (Ric) in Nelson, BC, sister Polly (Jody) in Tacoma, WA, and his brother John (Cindy) in Boerne, TX. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, and cherished memories.
A Memorial Service will be held on June 29th, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Oak Grove Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

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