Kenneth Russell “Kenny” Dement, 78 of California, MD died November 13, 2013, at Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Born July 8, 1935, in Callaway, MD, he was the son of the late Harry Lee and Clara Evans Dement. Kenny was employed by St. Mary’s County Public Schools for as a bus driver and bus driver instructor. After twenty years of dedicated service, he retired in 1997. He proudly served as a County Commissioner from 2002 to 2010. In December 2002, he was elected to the Board of Commissioners representing the First Commissioner District, which includes Ridge, Callaway, and Piney Point. He was also on the Board of Health and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland from 2002-2010. During his tenure as commissioner Kenny played a significant role in determining the yearly County budgets which totaled over $200 million each year. Kenny always made recreational needs and senior citizen issues a priority. He prided himself as being the commissioner for the average citizen. The five county commissioners that Kenny served with all stated that hey enjoyed working with him and that his presence will be missed. Kenny had a long and active softball career, which earned him the nickname, “Mr. Softball” […]
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