Smith Gallo Funeral Home
Guthrie, Logan Co, OK
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Kenneth Ray Apala was born on September 29, 1935, in Wilson Oklahoma to Lemuel Sr. and Addie (Cox) Apala. He had four siblings, Lemuel Jr. (deceased), Mildred English, Lawana Apala and Gayle Benton.

Growing up in Ringling, he attended Ringling schools and was a member of the Chickasaw nation, with some of his family being original enrollees. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea part of that time. Along with his brother -in -law Buddy, he owned and operated Buddy and Ken’s service station in the Village for about 10 years. He later went to work at Tubo Scope in Edmond until he retired.

On October 3, 1955 Kenneth and Winifred Jo (Curry) Apala were married. Out of this union they had two sons Danny (Darlene) and Brett (Carole). Danny and Brett remember the weekends they spent as a family squeezed in together in the front seat of the family truck going to Horse shows on the weekends as they raised Appaloosa horses. Jo, as she was known, passed away in 1987.

In 1989 Kenneth married Loise Thomas, and into this union came her three children, Rick, Hunt and Kim.

After retirement Kenneth and Loise moved to the Seminole/Maud area. Kenneth enjoyed the outdoor life on his tractors. Plowing up the garden and taking care of his horses and pets kept him busy. He enjoyed fixing anything that sparked his interest for the day. He enjoyed going to garage sales and was always getting something to add to his tool collection.

Kenneth and Loise attended the Church of Christ in Seminole, Oklahoma for many years.

Kenneth loved his family and loved to get together with his siblings, children and grandchildren.

He was a quiet man who didn’t talk very loud but he made an impression on his family that will never be forgotten.

He leaves behind his wife Loise, of the home; his children and their spouses; ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, nieces, nephews, sister- in- laws and brother -in -laws. He will be missed by everyone.

Kenneth passed away on May 13, 2020. We love you Dad and grandpa but we know we will see you again.

Graveside funeral services for Kenneth will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Keller Cemetery in Ardmore. Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Guthrie. 

Visitation will be held Monday, 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.