Kenneth L. Detty's Obituary
Kenneth L. Detty, 77, of Ruskin, FL., passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. Born May 9, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marcile (Detty) Talbott.
Kenneth was raised in the Catholic faith. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the International Independent Showman Association, a member of the Greater Tampa Showman Association, a member of the Miami Showman Association and a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years of marriage, Barbara J. Detty, her daughter, Tina Detty; his grandson, Peite Detty and his great-grandson, Owen Detty.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made in Kenneth’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Family will receive friends for a time of visitation 3:00-5:00 pm Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Service will commence at 5:00pm. Graveside services will follow at 6:00pm in Sunset Memory Gardens.
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