Kenneth L. Church, 60, of Walton passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2015 following a long illness.

Ken was born on March 23, 1954 in Walton, New York. He was the son of the late Dorr and Isabelle (Gray) Church. He was a lifelong resident of Walton and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, cooking and collecting various different items. Ken took pride in his garden which was second to none and was famous for his peanut butter fudge. His biggest enjoyment was his children and grandchildren. Kenneth was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1972.

Kenneth is survived by his loving family: daughters, Mindy Church and her fiancée Gary Klindt of Downsville; Andrea Church of Walton; son, Joshua Church of New York City; grandchildren, Ethyn, Nolan, Holden and Cedar; brothers, Rodney Church of Roscoe and Doug Church of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters, Diane (Jim) Brush, and Kaye Miller all of Tennessee; his best friend Crystal (Hobbie) Church; Bill and Sherrie Hobbie of Walton; special neighbors, Mary and Richard Hafele of Walton, Cindy and Jeff of Trout Creek; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special care givers Shawna and Dr. Rod.

Ken was predeceased by his parents, brothers; Ed, Bob and Ricky, and sisters; Joyce, Bev, Maggie and Debbie.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Ken's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Avenue, Oneonta, New York 13820.