Kenneth LaVern McCoy passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas at the age of 81. He was born on September 6, 1935 on the family farm in Graham County, Kansas to the late Johnie and Matilda “Tillie” (Tegtmeyer) McCoy. He grew up and attended school in WaKeeney. On October 24, 1954 he was united in marriage to Darlene Feezor. They were blessed with two children, Robert and Terry.
Kenneth was a hardworking man most all of his life. For many years he worked construction jobs with Deines Construction Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing cards and Bingo, and was always up for a challenge on the Snooker table. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and great-grandkids.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Darlene of 62 years; children Robert McCoy and wife Mary Jo of WaKeeney and Terry McCoy of Eldorado; sisters Vera Deines of Hays, and Vesta Rohr and husband Dennis of Mandan, ND; six grandchildren Sara Brown and husband Nate, Kerrie Keith and husband Scott, Chad McCoy and fiance Karri, Matthew McCoy and wife Jessica, Jenna Vice and husband Nate and Nicholas; and eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Johnie McCoy and Tillie Oliver; brother-in-law Donald D. Deines; and great nephew Craig Gasper.
It has been said, “Laughter is simply a smile heard out loud that echoes happiness and love.” Kenneth was a man with a huge heart. He never wasted a day without sharing joy with those closest to him, his family, friends, and neighbors. Indeed, his love and laughter echo forever in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life service is planned for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the WaKeeney Church of God with Pastor Jerod Brown officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the WaKeeney City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth McCoy Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First St., Stockton, Kansas 67669.