Raymond R. Kenyon, 85, husband of Anna B. (Gatlos) Kenyon, of Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, in the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Parker Ford, PA, he was a son of the late Edna (Gaugler) Sperow.
Mr. Kenyon served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired from Philadelphia Electric Co. after 30 years. He also was employed as a chef at several local restaurants, namely Seven Stars Inn and the former Stouffer’s in King of Prussia, where he created wedding cakes and worked banquets. He loved cooking and baking, spending time with his family at the shore, and was an avid gardener. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
In addition to his wife of 62 years, Mr. Kenyon is survived by his children, Andrea Kenyon, wife of John Newman, of Lansdowne, Karen Alderman, of Westminster, MD, Suzanne Kenyon, of Westville, NJ and Keith, husband of Cheryl Kenyon, of Phoenixville; and two grandchildren, Stephen Kenyon and Daniel Alderman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460, on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 1:00 pm. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Krommes. Interment will follow in the Morris Cemetery. Friends will be received in the Fireside Room from 12:00-12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Raymond’s name to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Memorial Wreath Fund, at the address above, which will provide a memorial tree and plantings in Raymond’s memory. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.