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1961
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Kenneth Stanley Obituary
February 16, 1961 - November 25, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Stanley, 63, fondly known as "Ken," passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Ken dedicated 38 years to Rowe Fine Furniture, also a gifted auctioneer and business owner for 34 years. A devoted husband for 36 years, to his wife, Susan, two children, Rachel and Charles "CW," and he was a treasured member of his extended family. A memorial service will be held at Mill Creek Baptist Church on December 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mill Creek Baptist Church to support their mission trips.
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Winnie
November 26, 2025
Not an easy year has passed. Think of you daily and miss.your picking and infectious laugh.
Winnie
February 10, 2025
Thank you Bubby and to everyone at Mill Creek Baptist Church! We could not have gotten through the roughest of times without all your support. Colonel loved doing the dessert auctions and being around all his friends. Love and hugs.
Harold Entsminger
February 10, 2025
We had a great dessert auction and we honored you and thank you for looking down on us and keeping us straight. We love you and miss you but you are with the lord and not hurting. Till we meet again.
Winnie
December 22, 2024
Colonel was not just a brother-in-law; he was more like a brother to me. Together with my mom and sister, we spent countless hours working side by side, and I will deeply miss him and his ever-present joyful spirit. I never saw him angry or upset-he would simply share his signature chuckle and keep moving forward. I feel truly blessed to have had him in our family for as long as we did. The good Lord has taken to be by his side not only a wonderful man who would do anything for you but also a remarkable auctioneer.
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Harold Entsminger
December 18, 2024
Ken was a dear friend and a joy to work with. Truly a great auctioneer.
John Charles Collins
December 14, 2024
My sincere condolences to to family I worked with Ken and learned a lot from him at Rowe from 2007-2022 praying for you all he will be missed always enjoyed talking to him at work.
Angela Hughes
December 6, 2024
RIH sweet cousin
You were
Always smiling and happy
We will surely
Miss you
Robert Brian Field
December 3, 2024
Met Ken when he joined our team at Rowe. Hardest worker ever on assembly line. In the 80s, Not to many people could make a decent buck this way or even survive more than a few days. Assembly line piece work was just too hard for most. I´ll never forget our "epic" canoe trip on the James River. My condolences to family!!! God Bless.
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