Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Prickett Jr.

1941-2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Prickett, Jr. was born on Jan. 25, 1941, to Kenneth L. Prickett, Sr. and Clara (Leech) Prickett in Atwater, Ohio. The oldest of six children, he was raised in Alliance, Ohio in a humble home where there was little in material wealth, but an abundance of laughter, faith, and strength. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work and perseverance, lessons he carried with him throughout his life. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, 2026.

Ken worked to put himself through Chicago Technical College getting his degree in engineering in 1967 and was a member of Sigma Phi Delta fraternity. In 1968 he began his career with the Electric Furnace Company in Salem, Ohio and married Judith (Harker) Prickett.

In 1981 he designed and helped build his home on Pearce Circle in Salem which was the first house built on the circle. From 1983-2011 he was the proud owner and operator of Salem Brass & Aluminum Foundry.

Ken is predeceased by his father, Kenneth Prickett Sr.; mother, Clara (Leech) Prickett; brothers, Larry Prickett, and Michael Prickett; and nephew, Kevin Prickett.

He is survived by his former wife, Judith (Harker) Prickett of Salem, Ohio; his daughter, Becky Prickett (Bill Willcock) of Madison Heights, Mich.; and his grandchildren, Max Popkin (Nicole Heikkil) of Ferndale, Mich., and Sophie Popkin of Royal Oak, Mich. He also leaves his sisters, Nancy Prickett of San Antonio, Texas, Shirley Prickett and Barbara (Prickett) Moore of Alliance, Ohio; and sister-in-law, Joyce (Ray) Prickett of Akron, Ohio; as well as nieces, Mindy Sinclair, Kim Rodie, and Jenny Moore, and nephew Michael Prickett.

The family would like to thank the caring and dedicated staff of Crandall Medical Center, and Hospice of the Valley staff.

Calling hours for Ken will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, located at 1014 E State St., Salem, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. the same day at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Ken can be made to the Salem Historical Society by going to the “Donate” section at the bottom of their website. The link to their website is: https://salemhistoricalsociety.org/.

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

4/22/26