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Memorial service for Kenneth Sweetwood, 86, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Garriott Road Church of Christ, with Mr. Ray Rose officiating. Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation with family will be 5-6:30 Monday evening at the funeral home.
Kenneth was born June 7, 1929 in Carrier, to Oliver and Nellie (Sweger) Sweetwood, and passed away on Thursday May, 19, 2016.
Kenneth attended school at Carrier and served in the United States Army. On November 8, 1953, he married Glenda Wood in Ames. In 1960, they moved to Ames, where he farmed, and moved to Enid in 1990.
Kenneth was a member of Garriott Road Church of Christ. Kenneth enjoyed being with family.
He is survived by his wife Glenda; three children, Kay Howard (Randy) of Enid, Lynn Sweetwood (Tammy) of Missouri, and Jay Sweetwood (Lisa) of Carrier, eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Leland Sweetwood (Nancy) of Arkansas City, Kansas; sister Marcella Hatfield Enid.
Memorial service for Kenneth Lee Sweetwood, age 86, of Enid, will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11:00AM at Garriott Road Church of Christ with Mr. Ray Rose officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 5:00 to 6:30 at the funeral home.
Kenneth was born June 7, 1929 in Carrier, to Oliver and Nellie (Sweger) Sweetwood, and passed away on Thursday May, 19, 2016 in Enid at the Living Center.
Kenneth attended school at Carrier, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On November 8, 1953 he married Glenda Wood in Ames, and they made their home in Carrier. In 1956, they moved to Texas for four years. In 1960, Kenneth and Glenda moved to Lacey where he farmed. They moved to the Enid area in 1990. Kenneth was a member of the Garriott Road Church of Christ. Kenneth worked as a farmer, did agricultural dirt work and built ponds. His favorite hobby was wood working. Kenneth enjoyed time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Glenda of the home; 3 children Kay and husband Randy Howard of Enid, Lynn and wife Tammy Sweetwood of Diamond, Missouri, and Jay and wife Lisa Sweetwood of Carrier, 8 grandchildren Gina and husband Lee Denten of Cortez, Colorado, Chad Driskell of Hennessey, Sheena Sweetwood Granby, Missouri, Wes and wife Whitney Sweetwood of Amarillo, Texas, Miranda and husband Aaron Bridgeman, Tanner Sweetwood, Kendra Sweetwood all of Enid, Dana and husband Bobby Mangham of Ramstenin, Germany; 5 great grandchildren Brea & Ashton Mangham, Cason Purdy, Maxlyn and Brexlyn Sweetwood; brother Leland and wife Nancy Sweetwood of Arkansas City, Kansas; and sister Marcella Hatfield of Enid; and several nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother Curtis.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Living Center for the care and love that they gave to Kenneth. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Tipton Children's Home.
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