Kenneth Eugene Chastain was born November 1, 1927, in Hulbert, Oklahoma, to Edd Blake and Opal Sarah Rogers Chastain. He died Monday, July 6, 2020, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 92 years. Ken was married November 21, 1960, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Betty Gene Greer. He spent most of his working life as a mechanic and stationary engineer with American Airlines in Tulsa. He and Betty had made their home in Collinsville, Oklahoma, before moving to Tulsa in 1976. Ken loved music, especially bluegrass and country music. He played the guitar and was proud of his 1958 Gibson guitar. He enjoyed spending time fishing, but particularly enjoyed his role of Papa. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Daughter; Kennetha Ray and husband David , of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Stepdaughter; Barbara Moon and husband Larry, of Wagoner, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Sunny Ray, of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Amber Short, of Dennison, Texas
Kaycee Neely, of McKinney, Texas
Tammy Cook, of Wagoner, Oklahoma
Kathy Sirmans and husband Oren, of Texas
Carlos Medina and wife Wendy, of Beaumont, Texas
Numerous great grandchildren and great grandchildren
Sisters; Shirley Chastain, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Patsy Halford, of Gentry, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty Chastain, brother, Darrell Chastain, and infant siblings Clell and JoAnn
Daughter; Kennetha Ray and husband David , of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Stepdaughter; Barbara Moon and husband Larry, of Wagoner, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Sunny Ray, of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Amber Short, of Dennison, Texas
Kaycee Neely, of McKinney, Texas
Tammy Cook, of Wagoner, Oklahoma
Kathy Sirmans and husband Oren, of Texas
Carlos Medina and wife Wendy, of Beaumont, Texas
Numerous great grandchildren and great grandchildren
Sisters; Shirley Chastain, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Patsy Halford, of Gentry, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty Chastain, brother, Darrell Chastain, and infant siblings Clell and JoAnn
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso. Final resting place will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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