Kenneth Wayne Kirkwood, age 85, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Dallas, TX. Born June 27, 1931 in Schiller Park, IL, he lived in Dallas and was a self-employed Master Electrician until retiring in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, daughter Lisa, two grandchildren, Hannah (17) and Jonathan (14) and his sister, Jean Barrere. Kenneth was preceded in death by his son David. Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Aria Funeral Home, 10116 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238. In lieu of flowers, Ken's charity of choice was the American Heart Association. Please join the family for refreshments at 10148 Creekmere Circle, Dallas, TX 75218 (972-679-8930) immediately following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home 10116 E. NW Highway Dallas, Texas 75238 214.340.8008