Sunrise 4/21/1934~ Sunset 6/30/2020
Born in Jackson, MI to parents Alvie Sr. and Fanchion (Monroe) Dungy, along with siblings Milred, Alvie Jr. Oveda, Janet, Darrow, Darlene, Ronnie and Toni. Ken graduated from Jackson High school in 1952, then enlisted in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Benning, GA. He trained as a Heavy Weapons Specialist, 3rd Division, from 1953-1956, during the Korean War. After he returned home, he worked for Jackson Public Schools, driving school bus, Comsumer’s Power, the City of Jackson, then retired from the Michigan Dept of Corrections, where he was a Transportation Officer. Ken married Sandra Ann (Fick) in 1962 and together raised 4 children: Valinda (Ron) Bungard, Tonya (Timothy) Double, Keith and Christina. 5 grandchildren: Brandi (Brett) Henry, Jessy (Angela) Double, Karrah Bungard, Amanda (John) Soave, Kala Hayes, and Jasper Dungy. And 7 great-grandchildren: Tristan, Taryn, and Trenton Henry, Joshua and Aiden Hayes, Ava Double, and Logan Soave. Many knew Kenny from his days play guitar with the Del-Rays, The New Cut Road, and a few other bands. Kenny had an opportunity to meet, and “pick” with Mel Tillis, George Morgan and Hank Williams Jr. Kenny used to race go-karts, rode horses and motorcycles. Ken was a great fixer of things, he was always doing something. Whether is was upgrading his house, or a friend’s house, to repairing anything with a motor. Kenny always did his best to stay busy. Ken was proceeded in death by parents Alvie Sr. and Fanchion. Siblings: Milred, Alvie Jr. Oveda, and Ronnie. Children Tonya and son in law, Timothy Double. Granddaughter Kala Hayes. Due to the current events, there will be a combined Going Home Celebration service at JaxNaz Church, 3905 Clinton Way, Jackson, MI 49201, on Thursday July 30, 2020 at 11:30 AM. Social distancing as well as masks are highly encouraged. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to JaxNax in Kenny’s name are appreciated.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
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