Mr. Kenneth "Ken" E. Lash Jr, 65, of Hart County, Lavonia, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

Born on September 26, 1956 in Blue Ridge, GA, he was the son of the late Rev. Kenneth E. Lash Sr. and Frances Gendron Lash. Mr. Lash received a MBA from Brenau University and was a production manager for Covidien Health Care. He was also a member of the Church of God International, and he loved model trains. Mr. Lash was a US Army veteran.

Survivors include his son: Kenny Lash of Lavonia; daughter: Crystal Lash of Lavonia; two brothers: Tim Lash and John Lash, both of Hartwell; and two sisters: Cynthia J. Lash of Atlanta and Catherine S. Cash (Jessie) of Hart County. Mr. Lash was preceded in death by his parents and his wife: Chun U. Kim Lash.

The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. At other times the family will be at their respective homes.

A Celebration of Ken's life will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Josh Cash officiating. Ken wished to be cremated following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the American Cancer Society, 105 West Park Dr, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.