Kenneth Lee DeHart Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth L. DeHart, "Kenny" 89, died peacefully at home January 22, 2022. He was born August 8, 1932 in Hickory, NC, the son of James and Cora (Hunnicutt) DeHart. Kenneth joined the U.S. Army in 1952, attaining the rank of sergeant, and was honorably discharged in 1954. While serving in the Army, he married his one and only, Bobbie Jo (Hoyle) DeHart on February 11, 1954. He referred to his dear wife as his "bride" throughout their nearly 68 years of marriage. The young couple soon moved to Jacksonville, FL to build their life and family together. In Jacksonville, Kenneth found his life's work, as an officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department. His 32-year career was mostly as an Evidence Technician, where his work processing crime scenes earned him citywide “Officer of the Year” twice. Kenneth had a love for fishing, which he shared often with family and friends. He was also an avid gardener, as he preferred being outside in God's creation. He was always ready to help a friend or neighbor. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was predeceased by a brother, Harold. Surviving in addition to his wife, Bobbie (Hoyle) DeHart are his daughter, Sandra Estep and her husband, Ernie, of Denver, NC; his son, Kenneth DeHart, of Crawfordville, FL; three grandchildren, Amy Nichols, Laura Estep, Kenny DeHart; three great-grandchildren, Mallie Nichols, Gideon Nichols, and Ariella Webb; two sisters, Ellen Styron and Wilma Nance; and many nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held in Jacksonville, FL, at a time and place to be announced. Those who wish to remember Kenneth in a special way are requested to make gifts in his memory to Prevent Blindness http://www.preventblindness.org, or Foundation Fighting Blindness http://www.blindness.org David Conn and Kimberly Crum with Bevis Funeral Home of Crawfordville are assisting the family with arrangements. (850-926-3333, www.bevisfh.com)

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Kenneth Lee DeHart

August 8, 1932 - January 22, 2022