Kenneth Max Dodd
1918 - 2008 (90 years)
Generation: 1
1. Kenneth Max Dodd was born on 3 May 1918 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army. Pacific theater.
- Census: 1950, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
from findagrave
Kenneth Max Dodd was born in Allerton, Il. to James and Ella Daughtery Dodd.
He served in the United States Army in the South Pacific Theater during World War II.
Kenneth Max Dodd, 90, of Danville, passed away at 8:04 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at North Logan Health Care in Danville. He was born May 3, 1918,
in Allerton, the son of James and Ella (Daughtery) Dodd. He married Lois Smith on April 14, 1946, in Danville. She survives. Kenneth is also survived by a son, Gary (Mary Ann) Dodd of Danville; two daughters: Brenda Shanks of Danville, Julie Myers (Steve) of Oakwood; seven grandchildren: Jason, Tara, Anthony, David, Joseph, Maria, Jordyn; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Hazel Wire, Mary Taflinger and two brothers: James Dodd and Donald Dodd.
Kenneth graduated from Sidell High School in 1937. He attended David Rankin Trade School. He served in the United States Army in South Pacific Theater during World War II. Kenneth worked as a mechanic, then was a Snap-on-Tool salesman for 18 years until his retirement in 1977. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
A celebration of the life of Kenneth Dodd was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville with Drew Mentzer officiating. Entombment followed at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made in Kenneth’s name to the Second Church of Christ. E-mail condolences can be sent to Kenneth’s family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
https://www.thesidellreporter.com/text/obituaries/obituaries2008.html
Name:
son of James Dodd and Ella Daughtery
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31128874/kenneth-max-doddKenneth married Lois Maxine Smith on 14 Apr 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Lois (daughter of Leonard Wesley Smith and Daisy Irene Easton) was born on 4 Jan 1922 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 2017 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]