Kenneth D. Largent

Kenneth D. Largent passed away February 2, 2015.He was born on Dec. 6, 1947 in Logan Ohio. He graduated from Northwest High School and The University of Akron with a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry. He remained at The University for eight years as the supervisor of Student Chemistry Labs. He was then employed for over 33 years at Firestone Tire and Rubber and Akron Rubber Development Lab as an analytical chemist.Kenneth previously attended the Kenmore Church of the Nazarene and most recently was a member of St. Luke's Church in Copley.He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth C. Largent. He leaves behind, his loving family: wife, Sheila; daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Hawkins; his grandchildren, Logan and Kelly; mother, Nora; siblings, Sue (Walter) White, David (Glenda), Karen (Kenneth) Trend, and Anita (James) Zellia.The family wishes to extend a special thank you to St. Luke's for their loving care and compassion. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Luke's Church, 3810 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, Ohio 44321, Associate Rectors Rev. Dean Cole and Rev. Mark Scotton officiating. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Church.