Kenneth Jay Empey, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born September 24, 1933 in Ogden, Utah to John Thomas and Mary Edith Empey. Kenneth graduated from Ogden High School in 1952. He served for two years in the US Army. On January 7, 1956 he married his wife and soul mate, Janet Mosher Empey. He worked for Hill Air Force Base as an aircraft sheet metal worker for 30 years. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, traveling, golfing, hunting, reading, restoring old cars and watching sports, especially football. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Janet Empey; son, Jeff (Peggy) Empey; daughter, Jamie (Bing) Harmer; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters. The family would like to thank Ogden Liberty Dialysis for their compassionate care. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah. Friends may visit with the family Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services from 1:00 to 1:45 pm. Interment at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah. Please send condolences to the family at: www.leavittsmortuary.com Visitation Information Date: Sunday, November 1, 2015 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Leavitt's Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Friends may visit with the family prior to services from 1:00 to 1:45 pm. Service Information Date: Monday, November 2, 2015 Time: 2:00 pm - Leavitt's Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Monday, November 2, 2015 Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park Address: 836 - 36th St., , Ogden, UT, 84403 | Map