Born in Clay County, Indiana, he was the son of John and Lucille (Aker) Ames and was a graduate of Fillmore High School.
Kenny was a lifelong farmer. He was awarded the Prairie Farmer “Master Farmer Award” in 2002; served on the Putnam County Fair Board as a member and past president; a past supervisor of Putnam County Soil and Water District; and a member of the Fillmore United Methodist Church.
Kenny is survived by his sons, Kerry (Corliss) Ames, Kim (Gina) Ames, and Kent (Karen) Ames; a daughter, Lisa (Jerry) Long; sister, Carolyn Parker; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Melissa) Ames, Kole (Brandy) Ames, Hannah (Garrett) Brooks, Ashley Ames, Michael (Lori) McCammack, Gabrielle McCammack, and Luke Ames; 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marleen Kay (Tharp) Ames, parents; and grandson, Ethan C. Ames.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Fillmore Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Bryan Palmer-Smith. Interment to follow. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kenny to the Putnam County Fairgrounds Endowment c/o the Putnam County Foundation, 2 N. Jackson St. Greencastle, IN 46135 or the Fillmore United Methodist Church P.O. Box 156 Fillmore, IN 46128.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com
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