Services will be IO:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home for Mr. Kenneth E. Menton Sr. who departed this life July 16, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Menton was born July 8, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of Rufus Sr. and Ophelia Washbrook Menton. He was a 1969 graduate of South High School and had been employed by Earl Schieb Paint & Body Co. He was a member of Ebenezer COGIC, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and President of the Usher Board. He loved Cooking, reading, watching Westerns and being with his family.
He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy, his wife of 27 years, the former Jackie Spann; six children, Kenneth Jr., Kenneth III, Lisa Menton, Retha and Newell all of Youngstown, and Jacqueline Fletcher of Cleveland; his siblings, Annette (Bennett) Jones, Darlene and Iola Menton all of Youngstown; a brother, Timothy Menton of PA.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gracie and Patricia Menton; and three brothers James, Isaac and Rufus Jr. Menton.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services 9:00-10:00a.m. at the funeral home.
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