Kenneth C. Lard, age 79,went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2020

Kenneth C. Lard was born in Lauderdale, Mississippi. He moved to Cleveland with his parents and siblings in 1955.  He attended school in Cleveland, Ohio.  After he finished school, he was drafted into the United States Army at an early age.  After the army he was employed by Eaton Corporation until he retired and then he prospered doing self-employed work.  He was an excellent electrician among other trades.  Later on, Kenneth married Yvonne Swells, but unfortunately, she preceded him in death.

Kenneth peacefully transitioned from this life on November 25, 2020, at his home and was preceded in death by his (mother) Eunie Mae Lard and his (father) Tom C. Lard, Sr.

Kenneth was the fifth child of 10:   Katie L. Cummings (deceased), Jimmy P. Lard (deceased), Floyd L. Lard, Joyce Beasley, Sebron J. Lard, Samuel E. Lard (deceased), John W. Lard, Thomas C. Lard, Jr., and Dennis Lard (deceased).

Kenneth leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, four brothers: Floyd Lard, Sebron Johnnie Lard, John Lard, Calvin Lard and one sister, Joyce Beasley, and several sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Kenneth accepted Christ at an earlier age and was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church in Lauderdale, MS and later joined Everlasting Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH.

Eulogy by Pastor Sylvester McKenzie

Interment

Private