The celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 16th at Westport Road Baptist Church, Louisville Kentucky. Burial will follow the celebration of life service at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Fort Knox, Kentucky at 12:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Arch L Heady and Son Funeral Home on Westport Rd.
Ken was born in Wrightsville, Georgia on June 23, 1940. He served honorably in the US Coast Guard in Alaska, where he met his wife, Martha Helen Schutte. Martha and Ken were married for 56 years before his passing.
Ken was married to Martha on March 31, 1962 in Juneau Alaska. From there, the wedded couple traveled to Far Rockaway, New York with the Coast Guard, then on to Jacksonville, Florida where they welcomed their oldest daughter, Tara Hope, followed closely by Lea Erin. After his time as a Coastie, he accepted an entry level position in Southern California with Royal Crown Cola. Their home, a stone’s throw away from Disneyland, would greet their two sons Ken Jr. and Mabry Adam and complete the family. Southern California became their home and the sunny weather fostered an outdoor lifestyle that included boating at the lake, beach weekends, long BBQ Saturdays in the pool, raising several animals including horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, and peacocks, and of course, a round of golf or two. Martha and “Windy” as he was affectionately called by his siblings, set about raising their family, playing an active role in their church community, and enjoying the spoils of sunny 80 degrees year-round.
Ken loved his work in the beverage industry. He began his career as a truck driver for RC Cola in Southern California. Through his hard work, honesty and integrity, he quickly advanced through the company to the highest position as President. He continued to serve in senior leadership roles from then on with Coca-Cola, Purefil Water Co., and Glacier Water until he retired after 48 years in the business in 2014. His career path took them to Virginia, Kentucky, back to Virginia, then back to California where they retired to Lawrence Welk’s Champagne Village. His lifestyle didn’t slow down in retirement, he served as President of his community and Sunday School class. He enjoyed weekly bible studies with his golfing buddies, and was in his element as master of ceremonies at community functions. He and Martha purchased a motorhome and hit the road with their motorhome club traveling all over the United States. Ken’s strong faith and deep devotion to family was evident in every aspect of his life. He was a great example of how to live a Godly life, a true servant of God.
Ken is survived by his beautiful bride, Martha, his children, Tara Thornton, Lea and Jim Foote, Ken and Karen Sumner Jr. and Mabry Sumner, his grandchildren Chezerrae Kizer, Ashley Williams, Elizabeth Crocco, Brittney Blysma, Trevor Foote and Amanda Foote, Jackson and Kate Sumner; his sister, Lois Dixon and Brothers John A. Sumner and Delma Sumner and many great grandchildren.
Ken is preceded in death by his grandson Trey Foote; his parents John Quincy Adams Sumner and Ruby Sumner; brothers, Eldridge Sumner, John B. Sumner.
Flowers may be sent for the Celebration of Life service to Westport Road Baptist Church, Louisville Kentucky or for the burial to Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home on Westport Road.
In lieu of customary expressions the family has asked for memorial contributions to be made to www.treyfootefoundation.com
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