Kenneth C. Lundgren Jr. Obituary (1938 - 2018)

LUNDGREN, Kenneth C. Jr. Of Horseheads passed away on Monday, evening, January 1, 2018 at the age of 79. Kenneth was born in Oakdale, CA on February 23, 1938 a son of the late Kenneth and Nellie Margaret Stude Lundgren. He was raised in a Christian home and was saved at the age of 10 years old. Kenneth was the oldest of four sons. His family was very active in their local church. Kenneth was drafted into the US Army in 1961, which brought him to the East Coast. He remained on active duty until the Fall of 1963, when he married the blessing of his life, Shirley Ruth Ford in Baltimore, MD in 1963. Kenneth was a floral designer for nearly 50 years working in various flower shops during his career. God gave him two beautiful daughters and a beloved son-in-law, Carolyn Ruth Lundgren of Horseheads, NY, Ellen Lundgren Maynard and Timothy Maynard of Jacksonville, FL; three cherished grandchildren, Chelsie Maynard, Michael Maynard and Bethany Maynard; nieces and nephews, Roger Lundgren Jr., Scott Lundgren, Janelle Lundgren, Melinda Lundgren, Daniel Lundgren, and Shalene Lundgren and several cousins. He is pre deceased by his brothers, Roger Lundgren, Daniel Lundgren, and Kendell Lundgren. Kenneth leaves a rich legacy of faith and family. In all things, God has been faithful and very, very good! The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 4-7 PM. Kenneth's Funeral Services will be held at the Grace Church of the Nazarene, 431 Wygant Rd., Horseheads, NY on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2PM. He will be laid to rest at Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, PA at the convenience of the family. Flowers are welcomed or those wishing to remember Kenneth may make donations to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.