Kenneth Wilford

HURON – Kenneth D. Wilford, 90, of Huron, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

   He was born January 5, 1930 in Ashtabula and was a longtime resident of Huron.  He graduated from Huron High School.

   The owner of Wilford Builders, he was a self-employed carpenter working in the Huron area for 50 years.  He was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Revolution, served the Huron Community as Assistant Fire Chief and Firefighter for the Huron Fire Dept for 25 years.  He was a member of the Huron Historical Society, the Classic Car Club, “Remember Cruisin”, and was a softball coach.  He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, genealogy, and scouting.

   He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 61 years; daughters, Brenda (Ken) Haynes, Jodi Parron and spouse Craig Lewis, and Sandy Lowery; a son, Ken (James) Wilford; grandchildren, Chad and Derek Parron, Emily (Todd) Ery, Jerod, Joey, Avery and Livia Lowery; a great grandson, Cormac Ery; and several nieces and nephews.

   He is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Ethel Wilford; a brother, Don Wilford; a grandson, Monty Haynes; and a nephew, John Brownell. 

   Private services will be held, and burial will be in Scott Cemetery, Huron.

   Memorial contributions may be sent to Habitat for Humanity, 7602 Milan Rd, Sandusky 44870.

   Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.

   Foster Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

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