Ken was born on September 8, 1955 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Kenneth and Harriet (King) Comfort. Ken was raised in New York, NY until age 12 when his family relocated to the Capital District area near Albany, NY. Ken and wife Rebecca (Becky) lived in Albany until 2014 when they relocated to Porter, TX to be closer to family.
Ken attended Hudson Valley Community College where he earned his Associates Degree. He also served in the United States Air Force in Okinawa, Japan.
Ken loved music, attending concerts, theatrical performances and traveling. He and Becky traveled extensively with his parents visiting many cities in Europe, The United Kingdom, Morocco, and Turkey. Ken relished the time he spent with Becky in designing Christian greeting cards and calendars to share with their friends and family. Ken always had a story to tell and could be counted on to reach out to his friends, near and far, with a phone call just to check in with them, maintaining life-long friendships with many.
Ken held a lifelong interest in the teachings of Christ and when living in NY was an active member of Latham Bible Church, Latham, NY and Upon This Rock Tabernacle Ministry Albany, NY. He later became a member of Embassy Church Porter, TX and Xceleration Church, Humble TX, making many friends within the Church community.
Ken was a caring and compassionate man, and following in the footsteps of his parents, Ken became a strong advocate of those receiving services in the mental health community. Ken was always available to provide emotional support, encouragement and comfort to others.
Ken was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, and his mother Harriet. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Ball-Comfort, nieces Amy Anderson, Laurel Krueger, Elise Ball, Ashley Ball and his nephews Michael Wetherbee, Joseph Ball, Liam Wetherbee, cousin Kathy Hughes and his great nieces and nephews, Ryan, Madison, Katelyn, Ethan, Max and Emilia, with whom he cherished spending time and being Uncle Kenny.
Ken often joked and pranked, bringing a laugh or a smile to you when you didn’t realize how much you needed it. His heart was always full of joy, and he often mused that he wished others could feel as much joy as he had.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at Kingwood Funeral Home, Kingwood, TX on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Ken will be interred with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
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