Kenneth Lloyd Rash

Kenneth Lloyd Rash, 88, beloved father and WW II Army Veteran passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Mr. Rash was born April 29, 1921 in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of the late James Taylor and Elizabeth (Forman) Rash. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Hazel Louise Germann in 1998; one son, David Jay Rash in 2008; one sister, Anna Lou Stephens; and three brothers - Henry, Luther, and Winn Parker Rash.

Kenneth is survived by one son, Thomas Rash and wife Agnes of Maysville, Kentucky; three daughters - Jan Bennings and husband Jack of Westin, Florida; Barbara Pawsat and husband Michael of Erlanger, Kentucky and Jodie Banta of Maysville, Kentucky; and daughter-in-law - Barbara Rash of Haymarket, Virginia. "Papaw", as he was affectionately known, devoted his life to his eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who dearly loved him for his patience and kindness.

Ken graduated from Ripley High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Army on May 7, 1942. He served honorably during WW II as a Sergeant First Class. His service included stints in Texas, Manila, Cologne, and even at the Battle of the Bulge in Europe.

After the war, Ken married and settled in Ripley, Ohio. He worked for Germann Brothers Trucking Company as vice president and later in life for Browning Manufacturing. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the memorable stories he told about the people of Ripley and Maysville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056.

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