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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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