Kenny is a part of my earliest memories.  He was always  there.  Although I was a year older, people thought we were twins.  And suddenly he was 12" taller than me.  We were perpetual roommates for 18 years.  But there was never any antagonism...he was just a part of my life.  Growing up we explored construction sites and rail yards also under houses and the barns and sheds at our grandfathers farm.  Miraculously, we survived.  We camped on the Little Manatee River, watched Shock Theater and endured a very boring gardening show to get to the Creature Feature on Sunday afternoons.  We co-owned our first car, a '56 Dodge Royal.  Later we each had a '57 Chevy.  I don't recall double dating.  These are my memories and I will always cherish them.  He was a steady, reliable guy and lived a good life.  I love you brother.  

Kenny, 
Thank you for introducing me to music. Not our Mom and Dad’s "hayseed " music, but good old (classic) Rock.
I also am grateful for you and Kevin letting your little sister sit up late with you to watch "Shock Theater" . My first experience with Frankenstein, I was scared to death. But it started my love of horror and thriller movies and books.
Being military families, we were separated for most of our adult lives. We were starting to reconnect when you were taken way too soon. 
I will miss you my brother. 
Lainie

Ken was not only an amazing coworker, he was a great friend. I was fortunate enough to have known him for about a little over a year while we worked together and kept in touch even after he retired. In the little time I've known him, I got to know him quite a bit. He was smart, caring, witty and funny. Ken had a great work ethic and knew how to make people around him laugh. He really enjoyed his work and the people here at work were like family to him. He talked a lot about family so you can tell it meant the world to him. When my wife was sick, he would tell me that he would man the fort. He would say, "Family is more important, so go take care of your wife." 

I thoroughly enjoyed our lunches together. He was quite a character. He would come over to my office and out of no where say, "Let's go get a greasy burger!" "I need more fat and cholesterol in my life." He would tell me a lot of the craziest and funny IT stories while enjoying some coffee. I remember him jokingly telling people not to bother him during his coffee time. Coffee time is sacred. During one of our big projects, there was more than one occasion where things didn't look like they would pan out, so he would tell me, "Today seems like a good day to retire. It's all yours, Al." All kidding aside, he was always willing to go the extra mile for anyone. No matter how hard the project or complicated the issue, we always seemed to pull it off together one way or another. 

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Ken and getting to know him as an individual. He was a great colleague, great friend and a great all around guy. I will sorely miss our lunches and coffee runs together, our small chats about IT, sports cars and life, the quick witted jokes as you passed my office door, and the "surprise, I left you Dunkin/Starbucks coffee on your desk" type of morning we used to do for one another. It was a blast knowing you my friend. It was definitely some good times. You will truly be missed and always remembered. 

Ken your going to be missed. I still hear you working in the backyard and Lucy and Charlie would bark and waggle there tail  at the fence you would come on the side the house with your pool filter in hand and you yell at the dogs “ shut up dam dogs”    

Ken was someone who kept a smile  amd  mad you laugh , I worked with Ken for many years at Concurrent he was a great person always their to help my prayers and thoughts are with the family.


My brother I will miss you forever, I love you more than you will ever know. You will always be in  my heart .

Will never forget Ken! Have known him since 1973 when him and Sam were stationed in Germany!
Ken was the kind of friend that even if you hadn’t seen or talked to him for a few years when we did talk it was like there was no distance in time! 
He will be missed by so many who loved the gentle, funny and kind man he was! Family was his world! 
Praying for you Sam, Ken, Kristie, Kenny, Amber and Daniel and all the rest of Ken’s family and friends!



You brought a smile everywhere you went, I see that same smile in your son and grandchildren. Thank you, we love you and you will forever be in our hearts. 

Ken was a wonderful person and we will miss him every day. He will be in our hearts forever. Ken was kind, dependable, funny and a great person to work with.  Always teased you about your problem. He would say: Loose nut at the keyboard. Operator error.  What did you break now? You can break an anvil.  "re-boot". Ken was family to us and will never be forgotten. 

Ken worked with many of the employees of Concurrent Real-Time for many years.  He was a huge asset to the company and true friend to anyone he worked with.  His jokes and laughter will be greatly missed.  His illness and sudden passing has affected all of us deeply.  He will always be in our hearts.
Shelly - HR Manager, Concurrent Real-Time.

I worked with Ken for many years at Harris. He was a Friend and also a neighbor in Pompano. 
He helped me out by giving me a ride for about a week to and from work when my car went on the blitz. He was a big asset to Harris with his computer knowledge and was friendly with all co-workers. Sad to hear of his passing and may he now rest in peace with our Lord. May God bless him and his family.

I worked with Ken for many years and he was the nicest man I have known.   He was always there to help and to joke around.  He is deeply missed.


My papa, you will always be with me where ever I go in life. I will always remember the memories we’ve shared and I will pass them down to my little brother as well as my future kids. They will know how amazing you were. From here on out everything I do will be in honor of you. I know you are looking down upon us with your big smile. I would give anything to tell you I love you just one last time. 
- Your sweetness 

My Father was a great man. Best friend, husband, and Grandfather to my kids.  A role model for me and my children.  He fought hard. Never quit. Gone to soon. I will never let your memory pass, love you Dad.  Rest in peace

He is the love of my life. When I was engaged to someone else he told me that was ok, he would wait. When the relationship did not work out he was there and he never left my side again.

OBITUARY

Kenneth Fredrick Harrell

December 9, 1951 – April 9, 2019

Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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