Fred W. Kenworthy Sr., formerly of Wagontown

Fred W. Kenworthy, Sr., 87, formerly of Wagontown, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 at the Freedom Village.

He was the widower of Katherine Ann Kenworthy who died in 2013 after they had shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Compass, Fred was the son of the late Marian (Watson) and Marvin Kenworthy.

He was a 1945 graduate of the Coatesville Area High School. Fred served in the Marine Corps from 1945 to 1951.

Fred was a member of the Wagontown Chapel where he served as a deacon.

He worked as a carpenter for the Driscoll Construction Co. and was a member of the Carpenters Local Union. Fred was a member of the Wagontown Fire Co. and a charter member of the Wagontown Swim Club.

Fred was an avid gardener who volunteered his time and expertise to the King’s Hwy. School from the 70s up to 2013. He helped refurbish the Science Park. He worked and advised in the school’s garden. Fred helped build a shed with his grandson for an Eagle Scout Project at the school.

He is survived by his seven children, Linda Jones, wife of David, of Parkesburg, Fred Kenworthy, husband of Patti, of Coatesville, Patti Smith, wife of Richard, of Coatesville, Bruce Kenworthy, husband of Andrea, of Berlin, Germany, Mark Kenworthy, husband of Dawn, of Paradise, Cathy Gomez, wife of Martin, of Coatesville and Steven Kenworthy of Glenmoore; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Betty Harrison of Parkesburg, Everett Kenworthy of Compass and Larry Kenworthy of Gap. He was predeceased by nine siblings.

The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Wagontown Union Chapel, 469 W. Kings Hwy., Coatesville, PA 19320, followed by interment in the All Souls Cemetery. The viewing will be from 10 until 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wagontown Union Chapel or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com