Ken was born September 1, 1929 in Barbados and moved to Port Charlotte 10 years ago from there. He was a retired Pastor for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joyce B. Forde; three daughters, Barbara-Gene Browne of Virgin Islands, Joyce Darlene Billingy of Fontana, CA and Dianne Richardson of St. Maarten; four sisters, Ellendene Curwin, Ottaline Greaves and Miriam Mellows all of Ontario, Canada and Olive Barker of Barbados; a brother, Cleveland Forde of Port Charlotte, FL; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.