Kenneth James Rochford

DATELINE: DAKAR, SENEGAL

Kenneth James Rochford

Kenneth James Rochford, 51, a current resident of Dakar, Senegal, passed away on June 06, 2025. He was born July 13, 1973 in Wilmington, Delaware and was preceded in death by his mother, Yolonda Kay Rochford. Ken was a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he earned a bachelors degree in criminal justice and earned a masters degree in law from Liberty University in May, 2025. A devoted public servant, Ken worked for the Greensboro Police Department for 5 years before joining the Department of Homeland Security where he served for 25 years. Ken served domestically and abroad, lastly serving in Dakar, Senegal for the past 4 years. Ken enjoyed working out and staying healthy and was an avid Lego collector. The family spent many evenings around the table assembling their latest Lego set. Ken was a bourbon enthusiast and enjoyed watching hockey and was a diehard University of South Carolina football fan. Ken was a devoted husband and provider, loving father, and wonderful son. His guidance, love, devotion and strength will live on and be cherished by everyone he loved, knew, and worked with.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Brenda Jean Ledford Rochford, Dakar, Senegal

Children: Kenny Rochford Jr., Shelby, NC, Amber Elizabeth Rochford, Kings Mountain, NC, and Kaitlin Michele Rochford, Kings Mountain, NC

Father: Rich Rochford, Kings Mountain, NC

Brother: Richard Rochford Jr. and wife Grace, Frederick, Maryland

Several loving nieces and nephews

Many in the Law Enforcement community

VISITATION: The family will receive friends on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Funeral Honors will be rendered at 3:30 PM during the visitation.

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA