No services are planned at this time for Bryal Eugene “Gene” Kenyon age 81 of Omaha, Arkansas. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson. He was born on May 5, 1941 in Powersite, Missouri the son of George W. and Eva M. Ayers Kenyon. He was a lifelong resident of the area. HeContinue Reading
No services are planned at this time for Bryal Eugene “Gene” Kenyon age 81 of Omaha, Arkansas. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson.
He was born on May 5, 1941 in Powersite, Missouri the son of George W. and Eva M. Ayers Kenyon. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of School of The Ozarks with the class of 1960 High School and had been employed with School of The Ozarks for 40 years as a heavy equipment operator. Gene was a member of the Lakeland Baptist Church at Omaha, Arkansas. He was a member of the Branson Masonic Lodge, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, Mo., and was a charter member of the Taney County Shriners. He was also a member of the Scottish Rites and was inducted in to College of The Ozarks Basketball Hall of Fame. Gene enjoyed to hunt and fish and most of all he loved his family, kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Gene as he was known by everyone is survived by his wife; Patricia Kenyon of the home. Four children; Belinda Dunivan of Tilton, Illinois, Rhonda Manglos of Kansas City, Missouri, Clark Campbell of Mansfield, Texas and David Kenyon of California, Missouri, one sister; Ida Mae Roberson of Taneyville, Missouri, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters.
Contributions are suggested to the College of The Ozarks “Gene Kenyon” Scholarship Fund.
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Bruce and I were so fortunate to know a man like Gene over the past 18 years. Always enjoyed visits with him and Pat. Gene's fish fries were always a special event that the whole town enjoyed when held at the fire department. Gene will be missed always and we'll remember all the good times with him.
Bruce Friedrich & Jeannie Carey
left a message on March 31, 2023:
Pat and all of Gene's beloved Family. A white-hated guy who loved C of O and all it stood for. He was not in my Class of '58, but we adopted him. Quiet, soft spoken, a dear friend., he loved us with some mighty good fish. My bro, Ebb Johnson, would totally agree, as Gene supplied fish to his Church. He always reminded me that even though I knew him first, he claimed Gene as a fish frying buddy and friend, too. God chose him to go on ahead. See you there, Gene.
left a message on March 29, 2023:
I’m so sorry for your loss, Pat. I think of you all often. Gene’s fish fry was the only fish I would eat. He made good on his promise of no bones. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May God keep you and hold you close.
left a message on March 29, 2023:
Prayers for the entire family, he was loved by many. I wasn't as close to him as I was to my own grandmother Dolly or his sister Ida. I wish you all comfort at this difficult time.
left a message on March 28, 2023:
He was a great friend and boss. Sorry for your loss. Will be greatly missed.
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left a message on March 28, 2023:
My sincere sympathy, Pat. I remember Gene fondly and always thought so much of you. God bless.
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Best boss ever! Best fishin' buddy, Best huntin' buddy, Best friend!
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Gene always treated us Heavy Equipment boys like family. He turned us into men. Gene was a great man. I am saddened by this loss. My condolences to the family.
left a message on March 28, 2023:
We love you, Papa
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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