Kenneth Edward Cork, “Breeze”age 53, of Battle Creek, MI departed this life on Monday, May 19, 2014, at home. He was born on December 9, 1960; the son of the late Clarence and Lois Cork. Kenneth was a 1979 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He attended Kellogg Community College. He was currently employed at II Stanley and previously employed at Springhill Manor, Horrocks and Johnson Controls.

Kenneth is survived by daughter, Chanel McClenney of Battle Creek; sons, Robert Gills, Kenneth Pratt, Chris Gills and Michael McClenney, all of Battle Creek, and Kenneth Gills of Georgia; sisters, Denise (James) Truvillion of Georgia, Linette Cork, Charletta Cork of Battle Creek; brothers, Kevin Cork, Kerry Cork, and Keith Cork of Battle Creek, Joe (Tyreia) Schumaker of Mississippi, and Steve Gills of Georgia; 11 grandchildren; fiancé, Stephanie Jones; special daughters, Latara Cooper, Nakisha Jones and Breyonna Smith; special friend, Dana Harper; and a host of cousins, friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Kenneth enjoyed playing baseball, watching sports and spending time with his friends and family. He was an active member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elbert and Cora (Robinson) Cork, Benjamin and Elizabeth Richardson; parents, Clarence and Lois Cork; special uncle, Ronald Richardson; and a special son, Darrien LaGrand.

Family will receive friends at Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Darrien LaGrand Music Scholarship Fund, American Diabetes Association or the Cereal City Hoopsters. Friends may send condolences or share a memory at baxterfuneral.com. Arrangements by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. (269)788-9800

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