"Rosemary, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing you both out, you looked so happy together. God bless you, sweet friend, may you find peace in knowing your friends love and care about you."
In loving memory of
J. Kenneth Nesbit
July 6, 2015
J. Kenneth Nesbit was born on April 7, 1932. He lived in Monroe City, MO, Hannibal, MO, and since 1950 in Quincy, Illinois which he loved.
He died at Blessing Hospital on July 6, 2015.
He married Connie Kirsch in 1952 and lost her to cancer in 1984. He married Rose Mary in 1991. She survives him.
Also preceding him in death were his mother A. Ottolene Pratt and step-father Everett Pratt.
Ken (J.K.) Nesbit was a graduate of Quincy University, and retired after forty years as a partner with Gray Hunter Stenn certified public accounting firm. He cared deeply and worked hard for his clients. He was a member of the board of trustees of Quincy University for several years and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his two sons Kirk (Erin) Nesbit and Corey (Kim) Deters, six grandchildren Keegan (Amy) Nesbit, Kourtney (Geoffrey) Thompson, Adam (Megan) Wardlow, Danyel Wardlow, Kinleigh Deters and Kamryn Deters, two great grandchildren Penn and Neve Wardlow, and his mother-in-law Florence Terry.
The Nesbit family wishes to thank Dr. Noble, Dr. Krause, Blessing Hospital, the caregivers of Carelink, and most of all Ken's cherished friends who gave J. K. so much care and never ending support.
Services: A Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter celebrated by Monsignor Leo Enlow
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Thursday, July 9th at the Church of St. Peter
Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Memorials: Quincy University and the Church of St. Peter
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Rose Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. JK was so much fun to be around. Love, Marsha"
"Rosemary, during this difficult time you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have my sincere sympathy."
"Had the honor and privilege of knowing him for over 50 years. A true gentleman and professional. Learned a lot from him. We will all miss him. Sincerely, Paul Brown & Janise Denton"
"Rosemary and family, Sorry to hear of Ken's passing. May the good Lord give you strength and comfort. Don Kirk"
"Rosemary my son, Chad just told me about Ken. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will be touching base with you in the near future to be of support. Now is a time for leaning on family and friends. I see that your mother, Florence is still here for your. Please tell her hi. Again I will contact you to see if we can lunch. Love Your Old Friend-Mary Jo"
"Rosemary, I am so sorry for your loss. Pam"
"Joe and I offer our deepest sympathy to the Nesbit family. We have known Ken for many years and he was always very effcient in his work at Gray Hunter Stenn. He was a kind person and a real gentleman. He was one of a kind and will be missed here in Quincy. Rosemary, our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Our deepest condolences...may his memory be eternal. Mariann and Jon"
"Rosemary, I am very sorry to hear about Ken's passing. He was truly one of a kind. I am sure he and RP are drinking martini's as we speak. If I say anything else it would be inappropriate. Hang in there. Drew"
"WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MY WIFE AND I DID NOT KNOW MR. NESBIT BUT KNOW HIS GRANDSON KEEGAN WHO SPOKE OF HIS GRANDFATHER VERY OFTEN AND LOVED HIM. HE SOUNDED LIKE A GREAT MAN MANY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS SENT"
"Kirk, Erin and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.."
"Dear Rosemary, Kirk, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss JK's friendship, his wonderful dry wit, and his dapper attire. He was truly special. I'm very proud to have had him as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you...."
"Rose Mary, Ken was a part of my entire career and I will miss our conversations. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
"Rose Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken will always be a part of you in your heart. Remember you have family and friends who love you and will be there for you when you need them. Love, Charlotte"
"Kenny was my last uncle. While we didn't see each other very often I do know that he fought his illness the best he could. Kirk and family please accept our condolences."
"May the Lord welcome Ken to his new home. Ken was a friend for many years. And blessings for his family. Fr. John"
"Rose Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!!"
"So sorry but he sure fought the best he could. What a dapper guy and will missed by many. Did not know Ken till I opened Starcrest and he became a great customer,advocate and friend. Prayers are with you all"
"Rosemary - Prayers for you and all the family at this sad time. Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathy"
"We are so sorry to hear about JK. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will sure miss seeing him on Saturdays at the Coach House. Our love is with you during this difficult time."
"He was certainly a favorite of ours. We will miss him so."
"I've known Mr. Nesbit since starting at the Quincy Country Club in January, 2000. I recall many conversations with him as he was having lunch or dinner in our Terrace Bar. He was a kind soul and will surely be missed by our staff here at the club. It was a pleasure knowing you, sir. God bless your family as they start their journey without you here on earth. Chef Janet"
"Rosemary , I was so sorry to learn of Kenny's death just now. Our sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I will be in touch later. Love, Ariel"