Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Arey, 72, of Grottoes, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his home.
He was born on June 26, 1950, and was a son of the late Richard Arey and Betty (Hawkins)Arey, who survives, of Bridgewater.
Kenny had retired from Walker Manufacturing after 22 years of service, and had served in the USArmy during Vietnam. He was
a lifetime member of VFW Post 632.
Kenny was united in marriage on April 20, 2012 to Sandra (Cootes)Arey, who survives.
Kenny is survived by a step-daughter, Virginia (Jorge "Flex") Glover; six grandchildren, Heather (Colton) Mongold, Nathsha
(Ryan) Shumaker, Lyndsey (Mike) Burgess, Christopher (Michael) Celmer, Josie Smith, and Sebastian (Myka) Smith; six great-
grandchildren, Ryley, Lilly, Oliver, Keegan, Kai, and Savanah; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Shumaker.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Dale Shumaker, and an aunt, Dorothy Hawkins.
Aservice celebrating Kenneth's life will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 2 PM at Johnson Funeral and Cremation
Service in Bridgewater, with Pastors Jerry Smith and Hollis Dodge officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends two-hours prior to the service.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at at johnsonfs.com.