Kenneth Bruce Fine, age 60, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Kenneth was born November 17, 1961. He graduated Canton High School in 1980. Kenneth was awarded Eagle Scout – God & Country Award. He proudly and honorably served in the US Navy and was awarded seven Sea Service Ribbons, two Expeditionary Medals (Libya 1982 and 1986), and two Battle “E” Ribbons 1982 and 1986, and was honorably discharged in April of 1987. Kenneth was also honorably discharged from the US Navy Reserves in August of 1989.
He worked as Fleet Mechanic until obtaining Captain’s Diploma, and obtained the diploma in 2005.
Kenneth was the owner/operator of his own yacht repair business, and was also an Outside Machinist for BAE Systems last years of his life.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Lori E. (Eddy) Fine; his two children, daughter Elizabeth A. (Fine) Leeman and her husband John H. Leeman, son Jason P. Fine (Kelly Deraway); brothers William Fine (Sarah) and Douglas Fine (Salle); sister, Jennifer Adams (Lance); and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Fine, his mother and H. Robert Fine, his father.
A visitation for Kenneth will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A graveside service will occur Friday, January 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com for the Fine family.
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