Kenneth

June

Obituary

Kenneth E. June

May 28th, 1931 ~ June 1st, 2017

K enneth June our beloved uncle, cousin and friend went to Jesus at the age of eighty~six on Friday, June 1st, 2017 at Woodcrest Health Care Center in New Milford, New Jersey after valiantly battling debilitating illness.

Kenneth was born the eldest of three brothers to the late Samuel June and the late Frankie Richards June on May 28th, 1931 in Manning, South Carolina. His parents then moved to New York and raised Kenneth in Harlem. Although he enjoyed the fast pace of the city, Kenneth maintained strong connections with his family in the South and greatly enjoyed summer visits in Manning.

Kenneth was educated in the New York Public schools where he attended classes regularly through the eighth grade. Although he faced some developmental challenges, Kenneth was determined to thrive and become a productive member of society and therefore began working as soon as he was able.

In his early years, Kenneth worked for the Bank of America as a courier. He took great pride in not only his work but truly relished the friendships he made while traveling through the city of New York. Over the years his knowledge of the New York City transportation system was often called upon making him a valued, efficient and dependable employee.

After living with his youngest brother Gilbert in Co-op City, Bronx, New York, Kenneth moved in with his brother Frank, in Teaneck, New Jersey. There he joined the Elk's Ideal Lodge #470 of Englewood, New Jersey where he served for several years. Kenneth enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow Elk brothers and again found great pride in their brotherhood and service.

In keeping with his faith, Kenneth joined First Baptist Church of Englewood where he was baptized and sang on The Messengers choir. He loved and cherished his church choir and family and attended services regularly.

Kenneth's favorite things to do were spending time with family, having spirited sports debates about the NY Giants, dancing, singing, attending church service and praising The Lord!

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories sisters in law, Josephine June and Joan June; nephew Frank R. June Jr; nieces Athena June and Erica June, great niece Nakiesha June cousins Ronald June, Megan Boman, Maceo June, June La Broi, Kimberly Hudson Brown, Brandon Atkinson, Steven Daurio Jr., Tanya Gaines, Darrien Gaines, Amiyah Harrison; many other extended family and dear friends.