Howard Kenneth French

Howard Kenneth French 96, went home to meet his Savior, Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was a member of Ensley Baptist Church for many years, and enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, traveling, fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Mary French (Fisk)in 2007; daughter, Nancy Norquist and daughter-in-law, Yvonne French. He is survived by his children, Larry and Olga French, Darrel French, Mariann and Wayne Bedell; Son-in-law, Gerry and Pat Norquist; 13 Grand children, 33 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchld. Kenneth is also survived by a sister, Margaret Eldred; brother, Merlyn and Pat French; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Lyle Fisk, Ross and Kathy Fisk, Dora and Fred Polega, Rose Bergman, Ann Boerma, Doug and Diane Fisk and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth’s family will greet relatives and friends Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Ensley Baptist Church, Ensley Center. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Ensley Baptist Church with Rev. James Ankerberg officiating. Interment will be at Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be sent to Ensley Baptist Church, Hospice of Michigan or the Charity of One’s Choice.