In Memory of Kenneth Edward Kitchens

Kenneth Edward Kitchens, 86, formally of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his residence in Sallisaw.

Kenneth was born in Leflore, Oklahoma on December 7, 1933, a son of the late Beatrice (Abernathy) and Thomas Kitchens.

He was employed as superintendent with the Panola Public School System for 17 1/2 years.

He served our county in the United States Marines Corps.

He was the husband of Linda (Brewer) Kitchens. On January 8, 1972, they were married at Van Buren, Arkansas.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda; son, Michael Kitchens, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sister, Christine McElroy, of Bothell, Washington; 5 Grandchildren: Victoria Oliver, Morgan Baggiano, Caitlin Booth, Shelby Kitchens and Sydney Kitchens; 3 Great Grandchildren: Brooklynn Kitchens, Baileigh Kitchens and Tallon Oliver.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia (Kitchens) Booth, Parents, 8 Brothers, and 8 Sister-In-Laws.

Services will be held at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2 :00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th with Rev. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Interment to follow at the Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Richard Kitchens, Rowland Glenn Jr., Joe Kitchens, David Buttress, Curtis Kitchens and Randy Brigance.

Honorary Pallbearers will be The Panola Faculty and Staff (1967-1992) and James Douglas Jr.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.