Ken was born February 5, 1947, in Dogtown, KY to the late Vondrell and Minnie Sledd. He graduated from Lowes, KY High School then went on to play basketball at The University of Tennessee at Martin where he met his wife Susan.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Susan Sledd; son, Aaron Sledd
(Leigh); son, Kyle Sledd (Susan); daughter, Lindsay Sledd; grandchildren, Garner Sledd; Wrenn Sledd; Sloane Sledd; Harper Sledd; Daisy Downs; Hudson Downs; brother, Seldon Sledd (Barbara); nephews, Scot Sledd; Chad Sledd; Chuck Vincent; Keith Hertell; Kevin Hertell; Jeff Hertell; Matt Hertell; niece, Denyse Vincent; and brother in law Jerry Burt. Preceded in death by his father, Vondrell Sledd; mother, Minnie Sledd; sisters, June Hertell and Louise Burt.
An entrepreneur at heart, Ken started multiple business ventures but found his love in building houses, land development and banking. His greatest lifelong friendships were developed from working with people in the construction and real estate industry. Ken will be most remembered by his light hearted personality, leaving you laughing at one of his numerous repetitive jokes he would tell often. He had a great love for riding his
tractor, driving his motorhome to watch his boys play baseball, giving you a guided tour of his favorite place Heber Springs, Arkansas and most of all his face lit up when he got to see “His Girls” (granddaughters). His true passion and hobby was working, many times into the middle of the night making sure all his I’s were dotted and T’s crossed on his big yellow legal pad.
The family would like to acknowledge all the nurses at Jordan River and his special sitters with The One You Love. Thank you for taking care of him and being a comfort in his final days.
The family invites you to a visitation from 12-2p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024 at Grace Valley Church in Collierville, Tn. Service will begin at 2p.m. at Grace Valley Church, with graveside following at Magnolia Cemetery in Collierville, Tn.
