Kennith Lee Denham
In memory of Kennith Lee Denham
Kennith Lee Denham, age 80 years old of Wilburton, OK, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Anadarko, OK. Kennith was born in Comanche, OK on March 11, 1944 to the late Harriett Virginia (Clinton) Denham and the late Kenneth Brent (KB) Denham who resided in Walters, OK. He was the oldest of 11 children. Kennith enlisted in the United States Army on July 3, 1964, and ended his military career with the National Guard in November of 1974. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry, obtaining his contractor’s license after a few years. He continued working in the heating, air conditioning, and electrical industry until he retired. He was married to Ms. Patsy Johnson on May 26, 1966 and remained with her for 7 years until their divorce in April of 1973. They had three children: Eletha Williams of Cement, OK, Kennith Lee Denham II of College Station, TX, and Tammy Williams of Ryan, OK.
He was married to the late Mary Ann Collins in 1976. They had 5 children. Survivors include David Collins and wife Staleena Collins of McAlester, OK, Kendra Denham of Stigler, OK, and Johnathan Denham of Wilburton, OK. Kennith is survived by siblings Ralph and Loretta Denham of Duncan, OK, Chloe Jean and Dale Gentry of Austin, TX, Ila Mae and the late Ron Stafford of Geronimo, OK, Darlene and Rodney Headley of Duncan, OK, and Dorothy Dutton of Walters, OK. Kennith was blessed with many grandchildren including Derrek, Erik, Cara, Aubrey, Marissa, Gunner, Jordan, Sierra, Lauren, Whitney, Madison, and Jenna. Great-grandchildren include Ryan, Brenley, Adalynn, Isaac, Noah, Ella, Godric, Rowdy, Sophie, Emma, Colton, Payzlynn, and Kayden. He is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Kennith is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ann Denham, daughter Melissa Denham, daughter Shannon Denham, and granddaughter Katie Hepworth. He is preceded in death by his siblings Alford Denham, Albert Denham, Wayne Denham, Jim Denham, Nancy Gee, and brother-in-law Arnold Monson.
Services for Kennith will be on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Waldrop Memorial Chapel in Wilburton, OK with Reverend Dale Gentry officiating. Intermittent to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Garden Cemetery, Wilburton, OK.
Pallbearers include David Collins, Johnathan Denham, Derrek Williams, Erik Williams, Jimmy Denham, Kevin Denham, and Gunner Sam. Honorary pallbearers include Ralph Denham, Kenny Burden, Darrell Williams, John Keeling, Chris Harden, Leonard Hedgcoxe, Chad Dutton and Clayton Dutton.