Robert Henry Kenton Sr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Henry Kenton, Sr. “Bob” of Easton, MD announces his passing. Bob passed away on March 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Bob was born on August 25,1938 to the late Paul Edward and Myrtle (Wilkins) Kenton in Dover, DE. After high school, Bob entered the Army where he served in the military police at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He joined the 101st Airborne and moved on to Fort Devens, Massachusetts where he served in Special Forces before he was honorably discharged in 1959. Not long after returning home, he met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Saulsbury “Patsy”. They were married on May 5,1961 and went on to have three beautiful children. Bob worked several jobs early in his marriage to provide for his family, but found his niche while working for Gary Saulsbury. He knew then that he was meant to be a plumber, and eventually co-owned Kenton’s Plumbing and Heating with his son Bobby. Bob was a devout Christian. He taught Sunday school for over 30 years and served as Sunday school superintendent for a time. To say Bob loved hunting would be an understatement. He was a very successful hunter and loved to share his knowledge with anyone. he also enjoyed dancing with his wife, gardening, fishing, sports, (particularly the Ravens and Orioles) and woodworking. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were his greatest joy. He would say the best medicine is time with family. Everyone who met Bob loved him. After 50 wonderful years of marriage, his precious wife Patsy went to be with Jesus in 2011. Bob was also predeceased by siblings, Audrey Dale and Edward Kenton. Bob leaves his legacy through his loving children, Robert “Bobby” Henry Kenton, Jr. (Sandie), Kimberly Ann Ewing (Donald) and Lynn Marie Nichols (Allan). Seven adored grandchildren, Pamela Brewer (Josh), Donald Ewing, Jr. (Lindsey), Robert Kenton III (April), Hannah Jones (Andrew), Daniel Ewing, Cade Nichols and Caelyn Nichols. Ten beautiful great grandchildren, Emma, Addie, Landon, Rhett, Oakley, Jettsan, Wyatt, Layne, Evelyn and Brynn. He is also survived by siblings Paul “Bud”Kenton, Doris King, Jean Hall, Janet Martin, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on March 28, 2025, from 10am-12pm at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home in Easton, MD. A service will start at 12pm following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House in honor of Robert Henry Kenton, Sr., great grandfather of Wyatt Kenton Ewing. Ronald McDonald House, 1 Aisquith St. Baltimore, MD 21202.

Robert Henry Kenton Sr.

August 25, 1938 - March 17, 2025