Ken Harker

KEN HARKER

Kenneth Scott Harker, 67, of Campbellsville, passed from this life Thursday, November 28, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was born on October 23, 1957, to the late Dr. Lawrence and Doris Harker in Kirksville, Missouri.

In 1979, at Eastern Kentucky University, he met the love of his life, Cathy Shields. They united in marriage June 25, 1983. He was proud of the life they built together, especially their two amazing children.

Besides his wife of 41 years, Cathy Harker, he is survived by one son and one daughter, Chance Harker (Amanda) of Campbellsville, and Kayla Nunn (Cody) of Greensburg. Two beautiful grandchildren Kodi Sage Nunn and Cam Weston Harker. Also surviving are one brother and one sister, Randy Harker (Lynda) of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Cindy Wilson (Mike) of Union, Ohio. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.

Ken was larger than life, with a personality to match. He had the best laugh and his smile was contagious. He was always able to crack a joke, even at the most inappropriate of times. He was honest to a fault and marched to the beat of his own drum.

Ken was the happiest when he was working or hunting with his German Shorthaired Pointers. The highlight of every Fall was the pheasant hunting trip to South Dakota with a very special group of men. He always said it wasn’t about how many birds they got, it was the joy of watching the dogs work. Thank you all for making his last hunting trip so awesome. He loved you all very much. 

The family honored his wishes of cremation. Visitation will be at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 4, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., with a celebration of life service at 1:00 P.M by Rev. Ron Yankey. 

Memorials are suggested to be made to the American Diabetes Association or pheasantsforever.org. and can be made online or at the funeral home. Ken was a pending organ recipient and an organ donor. The family encourages you to become an organ donor and help save a life.