On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Kenneth J. Sackett, age 76, passed away.
A memorial service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Born in Grand Rapids, MN, on September 16, 1946, Ken was the son of the late Vernon and Audrey Sackett. He served proudly in the United States Army and worked in the restaurant and hospitality industry for many years. Ken was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV in Minnesota and was an ardent fisherman and hunter. Always the life of the party, Ken was the Chairman of the Board of the S.A.C. Club. In addition to his parents Ken is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Sackett and his brothers, Dick Sackett and Marty Sackett.
Ken is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Carolyn Sackett of Surfside Beach; grandson, Thomas Wolf and granddaughter, Megan Wolf both of Surfside Beach; siblings, Sue Scully (Mark), brothers, Mark Sackett, Kip Sackett (Liz), Mike Sackett (Joy) and Jimmy Sackett all of Minnesota; sisters in law, Paula Joyner of North Myrtle Beach and Mott Parker (Jackie) of Edisto Island, Carol Sackett of Tennessee and also many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Ken’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Attn: SC Gift Processing, 4600 Park Road, Ste 250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or online at www.alz.org
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.
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