Kenneth E. Ellsworth

North Augusta, SC –Mr. Kenneth E. Ellsworth, 83, entered into rest at his home on January 10, 2025. Memorial Services will be conducted Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, at 2 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Full Military Honors. Chaplain Larry Rose officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 o’clock. Kenneth was born January 31, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Harry and Anna Ellsworth. He was raised in East Rutherford, NJ and joined the United States Navy in 1958. Kenneth began his naval career as a submariner Engineman on the USS Bushnell (1959-1961) and later was assigned to the USS Spikefish (1961) and USS Liddle (1961-1963), prior to graduating from Navy Nuclear Power School in 1963. He would go on to serve on the USS LaFayette (1964-1967) and USS Trout (1967-1968). In 1968 he completed “IT” School in Great Lakes, IL and then was transferred to EN “A” School to become a qualified USN Engineman. He went on to complete EN “C” School in 1971 and then was transferred to the USS Finback (1971-1974). Kenneth concluded his 20-year naval career in Norfolk, VA where he served in the Fleet Maintenance Assistance Group (FMAG) until being transferred into the Inactive Reserve in 1977 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). He continued his service in the United States Navy Fleet Reserve until his retirement in 1987. Kenneth was a member of the United States Submarine Veterans Denizens of the Deep Aiken Base for 23 years and after 50 years as a qualified Submariner he was honored as a member of United States Submarine Veterans Holland Club in 2010. He carried his extensive knowledge from his naval experience into his post military career as a Maintenance Manager with Raytheon and Johnson Controls. After leaving Johnson Controls, he worked at the Savannah River Site as a Project Controls Manager until his retirement in 2009. Kenneth touched the lives of everyone around him in a positive way. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially his time spent gardening. Kenneth will be fondly remembered as a proud patriot who loved his country and adored his family. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Joni Elizabeth Ellsworth; and his brother-in-law, Richard Donnellon. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his son, Andrew Ellsworth (Courtney); a granddaughter, Coralena Ellsworth; his sister, Arlene Donnellon; and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the USSVI Denizens of the Deep PO Box 5507 Aiken, SC 29804. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Kenneth E. Ellsworth

January 31, 1941 - January 10, 2025