Kenneth Lee Ames

Kenneth Lee Ames, 85, of Fillmore, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020.

Born in Clay County, he was the son of John and Lucille (Aker) Ames .

He was a graduate of Fillmore High School.

Kenny was a lifelong farmer. He was awarded the Prairie Farmer “Master Farmer Award” in 2002; served on the Putnam County Fair Board as a member and past president; was a past supervisor of Putnam County Soil and Water District; and a member of the Fillmore United Methodist Church.

Kenny is survived by his sons, Kerry (Corliss) Ames, Kim (Gina) Ames and Kent (Karen) Ames; a daughter, Lisa (Jerry) Long; sister, Carolyn Parker; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Melissa) Ames, Kole (Brandy) Ames, Hannah (Garrett) Brooks, Ashley Ames, Michael (Lori) McCammack, Gabrielle McCammack and Luke Ames; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marleen Kay (Tharp) Ames; his parents and grandson Ethan C. Ames.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Fillmore Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Bryan Palmer-Smith. Interment to follow.

Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kenny to the Putnam County Fairgrounds Endowment c/o the Putnam County Foundation, 2 S. Jackson St. Greencastle, IN 46135 or the Fillmore United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 156, Fillmore, IN 46128.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.