I am sorry to say Ken Neeley has passed away today

[djkimmel]

For those of you from SE Michigan, maybe you've fished the Cash for Bass (CFB) circuit, or stopped in Waterford at KD Outdoors, or just been around fishing and outdoor shows long enough to meet and know him - this afternoon Ken Neeley, owner of KD Outdoors and co-owner of CFB passed away at 2:31pm.

I'm told he passed quickly and peacefully today after suffering a heart attack and/or stroke 3 days ago and being placed on life support shortly after. It's hard to believe. He was a vital and active person in many areas, and good friend to many people.

I hope you can all say a prayer for Ken, his family and friends, or send whatever kind thoughts you wish. Thanks.

[FOB]

He will be missed!

[Manxfishing]

Sorry to hear that
Never met Ken, But i would have liked to
Seemed like he was funny and full of life.

Rip Ken

[Skulley]

I knew Ken pretty good from going in the store all the time.  He will be missed by all of us who fished.  My prayers and condolences go out to his family.      



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[Waterfoul]

I knew Ken fairly well too and I'm so sorry to hear he passed.  Thoughts and prayers to his family.  He will be missed for sure.

[River Walker]

 Thoughts and prayers going out to my fellow CFB'er and his family.

[dmisaras]

I'm shocked.

Nothing more to say now.

[djkimmel]

Ken was only 47 years old. Live each day like it matters.

Ken Neeley Memorial Service
Tuesday, September 23 at 11:00am
Lakecrest Baptist Church
35 Airport Rd
Waterford 48327

Please share this information with anyone you know who knew Ken.

[TimH]

After being out of town for over a week, I am just checking the message board for the first time in a while.  Wow, is all I can say to this post.  I did not know Ken well, but I had met him in his store as well as talked with him numerous times at CFB events.  Ken was truly a great guy who did so much to promote bass fishing as well as fun and honest bass tournaments.  He will be truly missed to everyone who knew him and everyone in the angling community.

Eternal Rest Grant on to Him Oh Lord

[freckles]

The church was packed.  It still seems unreal that he's gone...

Fair winds and following seas, Ken.

[djkimmel]

Thank you for sharing that with us. It is unreal.