Kent Folkerth (Folky), 58 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 1:55 AM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born March 20, 1958 in Greenville, Ohio the son of Jeannie (Turner) Folkerth of Greenville and the late Robert “Bob” Folkerth. He worked in the construction field for 30 years.
He was a graduate of Greenville High School; was active in Greenville Little League Baseball; He was an avid lover of sports; he loved the Ohio State Buckeyes; the Cleveland Browns; the Cincinnati Reds; the Dayton Flyers; Dayton Dragons; he loved to have fun and loved spending time with his family especially his 1 year old grandson.
He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother; his wife of 33 years: Debby (Potter) Folkerth of Greenville; sons & daughter in law: Matt & Megan Folkerth of Milford, Ohio, & Christopher Folkerth of Greenville; grandson: Nolan Daniel Folkerth; brother: Kevin Folkerth of Greenville; sister & brother in law: Becky & Clif Lakes of Richmond; & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Wednesday November 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Reverend James Otis officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday November 22, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Citizens Baseball.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com