Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Kenneth Ames, age 76, of Portland passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  Kenneth was born in Portland on September 18, 1945 the son of Homer and Opal (Ross) Ames.  He was married on September 8, 1963 to Barbara Ford who survives.  He retired from Teledyne Portland Forge in 2006, attended Evangelical Methodist Church and was a 1963 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years Barbara, one son Chris Ames of Portland and one daughter Jodi Wall (husband Ryan) of Portland, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday at 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Arnold presiding.  Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.  Burial will be in the Zoar Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to Evangelical Methodist Church.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com