Kenneth Murray Dilks, 72, of Rising Sun, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born in Elkton, MD on October 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Margaret Hollett Dilks.

Kenneth dedicated many years of service as a boiler technician for the Cecil County Board of Education before retiring. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, he found joy in both flying and working as an aviation mechanic. He also enjoyed tending to his garden and was an avid collector and builder of model trains. Kenneth will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his children, Marcie Martin, Alex Dilks, Tyler Dilks, and Logan Dilks; grandchildren, Sebastian Martin, Mason Dilks, and Lincoln Dilks; and brother, Wayne Dilks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Dilks Jr., Larry Dilks, Cliff Dilks, Daniel Dilks, and Alan Dilks.

Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 1 PM. Interment will be private in Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cecil County Animal Services Foundation at 3280 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City, MD 21915.