Mr. Kenneth R. LaForest, Sr. of Clinton Township, passed away on Monday in hospice care..

He was born on May 12, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Harry and Marion (Hausler) LaForest.

Ken was the owner of Litho Graphics Printing Company. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved 1950's memorabilia. Ken was an associate member of the V.V.A.

Anyone who has met Ken knows that when you're with him, you're among friends and in just a matter of minutes, you're a part of the family. Leather on the outside, silk on the inside is how his kids describe him. Always a kind word to lend or checking in to see how your day was going, he got a lot of joy from being with his grand babies too.

Ken LaForest, or "Slick" as his motorcycle club and friends know him as - has been someone who has always cared about helping other people. He has a BIG heart….sometimes even getting him in trouble. Printing, supporting the veterans and his motorcycle club and Hog Chapter, have been some of the biggest influences and passions in his life. It wasn't uncommon for him to drop everything to help someone else.

Mr. LaForest is survived by four children, Shari Lamoreaux, Kenneth (Kimberly) LaForest Jr., Michelle (Andrew) Odoerfer and Audrey (Jeff) LaForest; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and his brother, Gerald (Eileen) LaForest. Ken was predeceased by siblings, Mason and Audrey LaForest.

Visiting hours will be on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48036 with Pastor Gary Richard officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township.

In lieu of flowers, donations to V.V.A. Chapter 154, 18025 East 15 mile. road, Clinton Township 48035 would be appreciated.