Kenneth Loftin Fillingim, 69, was born June 11, 1948 in Pensacola, FL and passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Lake City, FL.

Ken was a 1966 Pensacola Catholic High School graduate and acquired a Systems Science degree from University of West Florida. Ken proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the US Air Force.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Loftin J. and Estelle (Seely) Fillingim and sister, Lynette F. Lalas.

He is survived by one brother, Frank E. Fillingim (Susan), a niece and four nephews.

Ken will be buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS in a private family ceremony.

A special thank you goes out to the Lake City VA Medical Center hospice staff for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., #300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.woundedwarriorproject.org

"....May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace." Amen.