Kenneth E. Nason, age 86, a resident of Royal Oak, died April 6, 2011 at Waltonwood of Royal Oak. He was born February 9, 1925 in Detroit. Mr. Nason was a graduate of Highland Park High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the South Pacific. He retired from Merchandising Directors, Inc. in Detroit. He is survived by his children, Pamela Wolfe, Kimberly Middlewood and Scott Nason; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia M. McKay Nason, on June 30, 2008; the couple married January 8, 1949 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Highland Park; son, Daniel Nason 1985; sisters, Ann Totten, Idella Hoffman and Debra Nason; and brothers, Richard Nason, Irving Nason and Burton Nason. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Memorials to the Disabled American Veterans DAV appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.