Ken is survived by his two sons, Ken Studdard Jr. of Cornelius; Chad Studdard and wife Suzanne of Archdale; and two grandchildren, Lauren and Nicholas. He is also survived by two siblings: Peggy Woodruff of Lilburn; Martha Stephens and husband Paul of Lilburn; and nieces and nephews.
Ken was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 12, 1943, to the late Kenneth L. Studdard and Hazel Studdard. On December 31, 1966, he married the late Anita Barbara Clark Studdard in Decatur Georgia. He is now reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 54 years.
Throughout his life, Ken worked in a variety of professions, including retail management, selling boats and in the childcare industry.
Among Ken’s greatest joys were spending time with his family, talking with his grandchildren, and smoking cigars on his front porch.
The family has decided not to have a service at this time. The family requests that contributions can be made to Hospice & Palliative care of Charlotte Region – PO Box 470408 – Charlotte, NC 28247 or www.hpccr.org in lieu of sending flowers.
