Kenneth Ralph Earwood 80, Benson, Arizona, entered into his heavenly Father's home on October 3, 2012, mid-morning. He was recovering from triple bypass surgery and passed away suddenly from complications. Our Lord called him gently home, peaceful as in the life he led for 80 years. He died as he lived - calm, quiet, dependable husband, and he was respected by all. He was a true Godly man of integrity.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Knox City Cemetery in Knox City.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marian Doreece; daughters, Linda Baugh, Laurie Baker, Allison Melendez and Melanie Earwood; son, Ken Earwood; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and sisters, Elnora Califf and Shirley Sheadel.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Becky Sue Earwood; sister, Margaret and his parents, Louise and Ralph Earwood.
Kenneth served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for four years, then retired from Honeywell, Oro Valley (initially Airesearch in Torrance, CA) in 2004, after 48 years' service.
"Here once was a man" (1st Duke of Marlborough).