Ken was born the son of Denny and Mable (Ledford) Adams in Hazard, Kentucky on April 22, 1948. He graduated from Marion High School, class of 1966. Ken was married to Cheryl Banghart in Wise, Virginia on July 27, 1966 until her passing. Ken and Cheryl raised their family in Marion, Indiana, Kalamzoo, Michigan, and finally Rochester Hills, Michigan. Ken married Raina Adams in the years following Cheryl’s passing . Ken had a successful career as an automotive executive, serving as Vice President of Global Operations for Magna prior to retirement.
Ken loved his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ken enjoyed taking his 1966 Corvette to the Dream Cruise and other car shows. He was good at carpentry, making tables and wood furniture for his family.
Ken is survived by his wife Raina Adams; children Kenneth (Emily) Adams, Melissa (Tony Walters) Winchester; siblings Denny (Patty) Adams Jr. and Diane (Willy) Stargel; grandchildren Zachary Adams, Jonathan (Kailey) Winchester, America (Alex) Ligman, Reagan Winchester, Madison Winchester, and Emily (Justin Mayberry) Walters; and eight great-grandchildren. Ken is predeceased by his parents; and first wife Cheryl Adams.
Ken’s family will welcome all to a visitation on Monday July 22nd, 2024 from 10am until the time of the funeral service at noon at Pixley Funeral Home, located at 322 West University Drive in downtown Rochester, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Older Persons or the CMTA. Envelopes will be available at Pixley Funeral Home.
