Kenneth R. Darling, 87, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on Friday August 10, 2018. Ken was born February 17, 1931 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Clarence E. and Rachel B. (Kuhn) Darling. He was a member of Fairfield Christian Church and a US Army Veteran.
Ken was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred and Robert Darling, sister, Thelma Dandanell and parents.
Ken is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha J. (Hightower) Darling, son, Rahn (Bonnie) Darling; daughter, Colleen (Gary) Plante; granddaughter, Veronica (Bryan) Jennings, great grandchildren, Cheyenne and Adrianna Jennings; step grandchildren, Michael and James Mascolino; step great grandchildren, Nathan and Lillie Mascolino.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home. Interment at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail conducting military rites at the cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairfield Christian Church, 1965 N Columbus Street, Lancaster, OH 43130.