Kenneth Edward Spond, 79, of Laconia, Indiana, passed away at his home on Monday, December 25, 2017. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was an example of godly manhood. He expressed love and gratitude in his daily life and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He spent 40 years in the trucking industry and was a member of Grace Tabernacle in Laconia.

He was born on October 9, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles, Sr. and Jesse (Thomas) Spond. Ken is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy (Renn) Spond; children, Katrina Hamilton (Kelly), Kent Spond (Teresa), Kurt Spond (Mary); grandchildren, Sam Spond, Taylor Spond, Travis Higdon, Tyler Higdon, Katherine Santiago (Alex), Charlie Spond, Emma Spond; and great-granddaughter, Charlotte.

Visitation will be 1 PM to 8 PM Friday, December 29, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will take place at 10 AM Saturday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Abundant Life Memorial Garden in New Albany.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Ken’s memory be made to Choices Life Resource Center (2656 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150, www.choiceslrccares.org).

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