Ken passed away on July 29 in his home in Crossville, TN and is now residing with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Burlington, IA but grew up in Silva, IL. Ken loved telling stories of growing up there. He was an avid golfer and played softball up until his health failed him a few years ago. He was a member of Dorton United Methodist Church. He married Debby Stonefield in 1989, his long time love and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Deb; stepdaughter, Jodi Bruno and husband Carl; step-granddaughter, Juila Bruno; his mother, Trudy; and brother, Jim. His oldest brother, Ron, and father, Ramon, are also deceased.
Crossville Memorial is handling his cremation. There will be a memorial reception and dinner at Dorton United Methodist Church, on Sunday, August 5th at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be sent to Dorton UMC, P.O. Box 1012, Crossville, TN 38555.
KENNY WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON. HIS BROTHER RON WAS MY BEST FRIEND THRU SCHOOL SO I SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH ALL THREE WESTERVELT BOYS. KEN HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND A SINCERE MANNER. I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT HIM KINDLY THROUGH THE YEARS. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL AND BLESS HIM AND HIS BROTHER JIMMY AND ESPECIALLY HIS MOTHER IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.