Obituary of Kenneth J. Dezotell

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.