Kenneth Dane Runyon's Obituary
Kenneth Dane Runyon passed away in Plano, Texas on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the age of 88.Ken is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Mildred Freeman Runyon; son Michael Runyon and daughter-in-law Karolina Runyon of Vilseck, Germany and son David Runyon of Mocksville, NC, and daughters Delores Anderson of Canton and Debbie Fellwock and son-in-law Michael Fellwock of Plano; grandchildren Michelle Runyon, Melanie Runyon, Bryan Runyon, Samantha Runyon, Robin Logan, and Taylor Fellwock; 4 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; siblings Janie Shaeffer of Sherman and Betty Brown of Lindale; and many cherished friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Bruce and Lucille Runyon, his son Bobby Runyon, grandson Ron Anderson, son-in-law Butch Anderson, and siblings Nell Woodhouse and Bill Runyon.Born on January 5, 1930 in Gainesville, Texas to Bruce D. Runyon and Lucille Carpenter Runyon, Ken served 4 years in the United States Air Force and attended Abilene Christian University where he studied engineering. In 1958, he was employed as a Quality Control Engineer by Collins Radio, which would later become Rockwell International, and he would continue his career there until his retirement in 1987. Ken and Mildred were blessed to enjoy over 30 years of retirement together and would have celebrated their 50th Anniversary in May. Ken was an avid reader, an accomplished pilot, an animal lover, a true gentleman, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His genuine smile and his laugh will be missed tremendously by family and friends alike.A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 12:30 p.m., at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas at the Wildwood Chapel. The family will gather and welcome visitors at 11:30 a.m. preceding the service. The ceremony will be officiated by longtime family friend Todd Puthoff, and everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate Ken’s life. The family wishes to thank all the staff of 7C at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano for their extraordinary kindness and attentive care during a very difficult time.
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