Kenneth J. Dezotell, 81, of Rome,
passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2021, at Colonial Park
Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Rome. He was born in
Carthage, NY, on August 18, 1939, a son of the late George
and Lena (Raymond) Dezotell. On April 20, 1972, in Basel,
Switzerland, he was united in marriage to Mary Simpson. Ken
was proudly served in the United States Air Force from
1957-1977. He went on to work many years as the Site Manager
for the Rome Research Corp. He loved to fly his model
airplanes and was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Paradise RC
Flyers. Surviving besides his beloved wife, Mary, are two
sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Jackie Dezotell and
Michael and Whitney Dezotell; the apple of his eye, his
granddaughter, Charlotte; and two nieces and one cousin. He
was predeceased by a sister, Betty Vincent. A Memorial
Service will be held on Sunday, June 13th at 1:00 p.m. at
the Bartlett Road Baptist Church, 5639 Bartlett Rd., Rome.
There are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted
to Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. ,418 N. George St.,
Rome.
