Kenneth E. Workman passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Sheri Sylvina Workman, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage.
Born in Dover, he was the son of Helen Dixon Workman, of Avondale, Pa., and the late Ralph Workman.
He was the Vice President of Operations at Meadowwood Retirement Community, Worcester, Pa., retiring in 2016. He was the former director of Campus Ministries at Tupelo Children's Mansion.
Kenneth was a graduate of Dover Central High School. He studied music and education at West Chester University, and studied social work at University of Mississippi and he also studied Business at Century College.
He enjoyed the beach, gardening, music, trips to Disney World and being with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Dewey and Ida Dixon; and his paternal grandparents, Earl and Anna Workman.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Workman Meehan and her husband, Brian, of Newark, and Kristen Rushing and her husband, Paul, of West Grove, Pa.; four grandchildren, Lauren, Brian, Emily and Olivia; a brother-in-law, Michael Sylvina and his wife, Suzanne, of West Grove, Pa.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday morning, Apr. 19, 2017, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, Pa. His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, 1901 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com