Kenneth Raymond Majors, Jr. Obituary (1944

Kenneth Raymond Majors, Jr., 72, of Waukegan passed away on October 9, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born August 10, 1944 in Waukegan. Ken was a long-time active member of Immanuel Church in Gurnee, and was a strong Christian believer who loved the Lord. He was a wonderful and caring father and even a father figure to many outside of his family. He possessed the gift of generosity and was a caring friend to many. He was an avid Cubs fan who loved working around the house and completing house projects. With degrees from Bradley University in Peoria and Illinois State in Bloomington, Ken worked at Abbott Laboratories for 40 years until his retirement. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon (née Summer) Majors; children, Lori (Todd) Arvidson of California, Brad (Rachel) Majors of Chicago, Toph (Amy) Majors of Minneapolis, Minnesota; granddaughters, Kali and Kelsey Arvidson, Adelay and Constance Majors; son by guardianship, Paul McNeil of Shepherds Ministries in Union Grove, Wisconsin; sister, Janet (Bob) Strain of California and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago. Donations in his name may be made to Jubilee Community Church c/o Jubilee Youth Center, 1628 E. 33rd St. Minneapolis, MN. 55407 (www.jubileeminneapolis.org/ministry/jubilee-youth-ceter/ ).