Kenneth E. Bair

DOVER Kenneth E. Bair, 66, of Dover Township, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012, at York Hospital. Born July 19, 1945, in Lancaster, a son of Marian (Bowers) Bair of Dover, and the late Theodore Bair, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Bair was a professional truck driver for more than 30 years, driving for Preston Trucking for 25 of those years. He served with the York County Veterans Honor Guard for more than 1100 funerals, and was a life member of West Manchester VFW Post #7374, and Shiloh American Legion Post #791. He was currently serving as a Service Officer, Chaplain, and Sergeant at Arms of the Legion, and in previous years had served in many Legion positions including two terms as Post Commander. Mr. Bair is survived by a daughter, Chanda L. Krout of York; a son, Kenneth E. Bair, Jr. and his wife, Melanie of York; nine grandchildren; a very special great-granddaughter; two brothers, Terry Bair of Florida and Donald Bair, of Texas; and his former wife, Judy (Knight) Bair. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn Heflin. A service to honor Mr. Bair's life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at Shiloh American Legion Post #791, 1490 Poplars Road, York. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 S. George St., York (the former Hahn Home), is in charge of arrangements. KuhnerAssociates.com