Kenneth James Walsh

Kenneth James Walsh, age 64, passed away on October 15, 2011 in the company of his wife and daughter after a long, courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Beresford, South Dakota, on December 7, 1946 to the late Lucille and Wilfrid Walsh, and was the third of five children.

In 1960, Ken moved with his parents to California, where he attended high school and was the first in his family to graduate from college. He started his career in animal health pharmaceuticals then moved on to become an investment banker and later a mortgage banker. In California he met the love of his life, Reta, and started their family with their two children, Brandon James and Nicole Marie. The family later moved to North Carolina where Ken continued his career as a mortgage banker. Over the next 25 years he enjoyed great professional success, helped many families obtain a home, and made a great number of friends.

A devout Catholic, Ken’s faith was his foundation. He was a compassionate, caring and giving person, who devoted much of his time volunteering and helping others. He was involved in many church outreach ministries including Migrant Ministries, AIDS Care Team, Prison Ministries, and WIHN. He will always be remembered for his generous heart and love shown to others.

He also loved sports, good company and a good scotch.

Ken is survived by Reta, his loving wife of 37 years; his dear children, son Brandon Walsh and his wife Catrin, and daughter Nicole Morgan and her husband Walt; and his 4 grandchildren, Katelyn, Keenan, Lucy, and Jonah. Ken will also be missed by his 3 sisters Kathleen, Mary, and Jan. He was predeceased by his parents and his only brother Dan.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, on Thursday, October20 in the parlor at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, October 21 at the church.

Memorial donations can be made to the Hospice of Wake County, www.hospiceofwake.org. or to St. Francis of Assisi, Pastoral Ministries, www.stfrancisraleigh.org, in memory of Ken.

Heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Cancer Centers of NC and to the Hospice of Wake Co. for the love and care shown to Ken and his family.

Condolences and special memories can be shared at www.BrownWynne.com. Arrangements under the direction of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh, NC.