Obituary of Kenneth David Parfitt

Kenneth David Parfitt, 46, of Geneseo, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was struck by a vehicle on I-390 near the Avon exit 24 hours earlier after assisting a motorist that slid off the road. Ken was born to David R. and Joyce Parfitt Jr. on September 30, 1964, in Warsaw, NY. Ken was a member of the Old Paths Bible Baptist Church in Holley, NY. Ken also took part in several mission trips including an evangelistic trip to Romania and the Hurricane Katrina relief effort in 2005. Ken's greatest desire was to please his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and see souls turn to Him for salvation. He was a loving husband and father and a patient teacher, both in home schooling and in homebuilding, in addition to many other things. He was constantly sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ at work, on the streets, and everywhere. He is survived by his loving wife, Jamie, and eight children: Allen, 24; Elliott, 21; Trevor, 19; Dylan, 17; Reese, 14; Annabelle, 11; Naomi, 9; and Karen, 6. He is also survived by his mother, Joyce Parfitt, of Geneseo; brothers Christopher (Elizabeth) of Perry and Steven (Laurie) of Livonia, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, December 17th from 4-8 PM at Christ Community Church, 26 Center Street in Geneseo. Memorial Services Saturday, December 18th at 11 AM at Old Paths Bible Baptist Church in Holley, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Missions Fund at Old Paths Bible Baptist Church, 4792 Hall Rd., Holley, NY 14470.