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Kenneth Oliver "Ken" Leddy
Jan 4, 1948 - Sep 12, 2018
Posted by Martha Reddout

http://www.whineryfs.com

Kenneth Oliver "Ken" Leddy was born January 4, 1948 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Thelma (Walker) and Ollie Leddy. He passed away September 12, 2018 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 8 days.
 

Kenneth grew up in Sayre, Oklahoma where he graduated from high school in 1966. After graduation he furthered his education at Sayre Junior College. During this time he married Linda Marie (Baker) Leddy at Elk City, Oklahoma on June 27, 1967. Kenneth completed his associates degree and continued his education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he received his bachelors degree. He accepted a teaching and coaching position at Sheridan Lake, Colorado until 1974 he and Linda moved back to Mountain Park, Oklahoma where he served as their principal and eventually became superintendent. In 1979 Kenneth accepted the superintendent position at Canute Public School. Throughout his 25 years of service, Kenneth's forward thinking and vision he was able to expand the facilities including the gymnasium, library, art and media center, Ag farm and barn, girls softball complex, elementary gym and a junior high class room addition. In 2004 Kenneth retired and focused on his family, attending sporting events, cattle and farms. He also enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing. Being community minded Kenneth was instrumental in serving on the founding committee of the Foss Lake Adventure Program for children in conjunction with the Western Technology Center and was a member of the Sheridan Lions Club.


He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Jarod Martindale.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; 4 daughters, Deena Martindale and husband, George, Elk City, OK, Debbie Walpole and husband, Judd, Clinton, OK, Denise Gerhold and husband, Bill, Elk City, OK and Deah Miller and husband, Dale, Union City, OK; 10 grandchildren, Paige Dearing and husband, Tanner, Brittanie Stroup and husband, Chris, Blake Martindale and wife, Ashley, Shelby Martindale, and fiancé, Mark Benson, Tyler Martindale and wife, Amy, Austin Walpole, Mason Walpole, Kobe Gerhold, Daigen Miller and Dage Miller; 5 great grandchildren, Tiegan, Grayson, Ethan, Layden, Casen; 1 brother-in-law, Bobby Baker, Sayre, OK; 1 sister-in-law, Donna Baggs and husband, Jay and a host of other relatives and friends.
 

Arrangements are under the direction of Whinery Funeral Service. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com.
 

The family has set up a memorial donation account to benefit Canute Public School in memory of Kenneth Leddy. Donations can be sent to Kenneth Leddy Memorial, C/O Great Plains National Bank, 2017 West 3rd Street, Elk City, OK 73644.
 

Visitation
Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Whinery Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644

Visitation
Sunday, September 16, 2018 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Whinery Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644

Funeral Service
Monday, September 17, 2018 10:00 AM
Whinery Chapel
403 West Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644
 

Burial following at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery.
A video keepsake is available through www.whineryfs.com.
 
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