Kenneth C. "Ken" Arnold, 87, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Born on July 14, 1929 in Lexington, he was the son of the late Russell and Gertrude Miller Arnold.

Ken had been director of Roadside Development with the Department of Transportation for 8 years and was the owner of Ken Arnold Landscaping for many years. Ken was a well-known landscaper who built several golf course and football fields along with many other projects. Ken was a graduate of University of Kentucky with a degree in agronomy; he was very active in college as a member of the UK golf team and was a welterweight boxer. Ken was an avid golfer who loved to fish and travel. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shriners, and the local VFW. He was also a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church and also attended Flemingsburg United Methodist Church. Ken and his wife Sally always enjoyed their canasta games with Mary and Ed Varnell

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Mattie "Sis" Alexander and George R. Arnold.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sally Arnold; his sons, Kenneth C. Arnold II and Mark Arnold; his daughters, Juliet "Jill" Sither and Regina (Al) Krause. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ryan, Mallory, Amanda, Juliet, Alyona, Valya, James and Jonathan; as well as 7 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ed and Mary Varnell.

Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fleming County Cooperative Extension Backpack Program (Po Box 192, Flemingsburg, KY 41041)

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Friday, August 12, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home
150 W. Water Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 13, 2016
11:00 AM

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home
150 W. Water Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041