Ken was born in Farina, IL on May 15, 1934. He married in Alexandria, Virginia on August 17, 1960 and was married for 60 years.
He is survived by his wife, Edna G Abernathy of Vero Beach. In addition to his loving wife, Ken is survived by their children: Blane (Susan) Piper and Lynda Piper Peck. He is also survived by his sister Trudy Abernathy-Neill (David) from Indiana, John Neill, nephew from Indiana, Elizabeth Pyper, niece and wife of Mason Pyper of Port St. Lucie, Laura Neill, niece from Indiana and Dr. Terry (Jane) Abernathy, nephew from The Villages, FL. He is survived by many grandchildren and great-children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Faye and Truman Abernathy and brother Charles Abernathy and sister Marlene Abernathy.
Ken attended Southern Illinois University and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. His career was in Alexandria, Virginia as a Parts Director for multiple dealerships in the Virginia and Maryland states.
He was an amazing and attentive husband, a wonderful Father and Grandfather, a true friend and an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Vero Beach.
A graveside burial service will be held on January 4, 2021 at 2PM at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Ft. Pierce, FL.
A Celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date.
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