Kenneth Dee Guatney, 61, Grove, Okla., passed away on Oct. 3, 2015 in Joplin Mo.
Kenneth was born on July 21, 1954 in Iola. He was the son of Harold and Georgia Ann Guatney. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Grove Lodge #187, an active member in the Jaycee and an avid blood donor. Kenneth loved the lake and spent his time water skiing and boating as well as riding his Harley and running heavy equipment. He also loved to host an annual haunted house. But most of all Kenneth loved his time spent with his grandchildren and children.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy, of the home; two sons, Adam Dee Guatney, Gravette, Ark. and Nicholas Joseph Guatney and his wife Tambra, Diamond, Mo; one brother, Lloyd Guatney and wife Shelley, Bartlesville, Okla.; one sister Deby Scheibmeir and husband Ed, Linn Valley; and five grandchildren, Madison, Kyler, Abigail, Chloe and Raylon.
Services for Kenneth will be at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Worley Luginbuel Chapel in Grove, Okla., with Pastor Jeff Jones officiating. Visitation for Kenneth will be following the service. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adam Guatney, Nicholas Guatney, Lloyd Guatney, Lyle Langley, Ed Scheibmeir and Rex Dodson. Family and friends may leave online condolences and share memories by visiting Kenneth’s Book of Memories at www.honoringmemories.com. Services have been entrusted to Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, Okla.