Kenneth Paul Outten

MILFORD - Kenneth Paul Outten went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013. He was born Jan. 17, 1941 to the late Clifford N. Outten and Edna Outten Gruwell.

Kenny was a dedicated and loving husband to Jerrie (Geraldine R. Outten) for 50 years. He was a loving and sacrificial dad to son Ken Outten and daughter JoAnn Outten Kenton and her husband Chris. He was a poppop who loved to hug and tickle his grandchildren Jessalynn Lillie, Carter Ethan and Joshua Outten Kenton.

K.P. or Kenny as most knew him was an outdoors kind of man. He loved to hunt, golf, play ball in his younger days; bowl and he just loved to be on a tractor or piece of heavy equipment. He was a quiet, humble man that gave of his time and talents and was willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was a man that knew no stranger.

He is survived by his wife; children; and grandchildren; as well as his brothers, Clifford N Outten and Todd Gruwell; sisters, Mable Jean Donovan and husband Leon, Shari Weiss and husband George and Becky Manchester. He is also survived by his other brothers Kenneth "Snookie", Dickie, Bobby, Bruce, Georgie, and the late Frankie Collins and their wives; and sister Thelma "Sugar Pie" Gustafson and husband.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Burrsville Ruritan Club, 806 Crystal Ave. Denton, MD 21629 and Asbury United Methodist Church, 200 Weiner Ave, Harrington, DE 19952.

A service for Kenneth will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, DE. Family and friends are welcome to visit on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Hollywood Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.

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