Kenneth Clayborne Zellich, Sr. Obituary (1920 - 2016)

Kenneth Clayborne Zellich, Sr. (K.C.), 96, of Madisonville, KY, died at 6:21 A.M. Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his residence. Born May 19, 1920 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Clayborne Charles Zellich and Emma Belle Heuglin Zellich. K.C. was preceded in death by two older sisters; Marion Fuller Paxton, Dorothy Lee Zellich and one brother, Clinton Stuart Zellich. K.C. was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one years, Ruth Drillette Zellich. K.C. was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was a construction analyst for Housing and Urban Development in Louisville, KY until 1976 when he and Ruth made Madisonville their home. At that time, he joined Donan Engineering, working there until his retirement in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Baldwin; one daughter, Victoria (John Salkin) of Sedona, AZ, one son, Kenneth C. Zellich, Jr. (Linda) of Madisonville; two grandsons, Kenneth C. Zellich III (Sue Ellen) of Hernando, MS, and Nicholas M. Zellich of Atlanta, GA, and one great grandson, Robert Allen Zellich of Hernando. K.C. was a charter and active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Madisonville and in recent years, an active member of Hanson United Methodist Church. He was also a devoted volunteer at Baptist Health Madisonville, Hopkins County Public Library, where he served as treasurer for many years, the Glema Center, the Hopkins County Food Bank, and Breaking Bread. He was a long time member of Madisonville Noon Kiwanis, serving in numerous capacities. He was recognized in 1999 as Lions Club Man of the Year for his community service. His favorite hobby was playing bridge. He loved the challenge of the game and remained ready for a hand until his death. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 14, 2016 at Hanson United Methodist Church with Pastor William Moore and Pastor Marty Martinez officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. until service time Friday at the church.