Kenneth R. "Kenny" Runyon's Obituary
Kenneth R. "Kenny" Runyon, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1:20 p.m. in his home in Rural Swanwick, IL. With our Lord now, there is no more pain and suffering and he was getting pretty tired of being sick and tired all the time.
Kenneth was born on March 7, 1938 in Pollard, AR, a son to Reverend Samuel Isaac and Myrtle (Burkhead) Runyon. On February 13, 1960, he married Estella A. Jausel at Coulterville United Methodist Church, Coulterville, IL and she survives. Kenneth and a partner, Nim Gaines founded the Gateway Ambulance Service in St. Louis, MO and it is still operating. Later he had moved to Swanwick, IL where he worked for Gilster-Mary Lee as a truck driver. Kenneth retired as Supervisor from the Truck Garage in Steeleville, IL. He loved playing golf, tinkering on old cars and his tractor, going to car shows, blue grass festivals and spending time with this family.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Stella Runyon of Swanwick, IL; son, David (Trecka) Runyon of Steeleville, IL; one granddaughter Hannah Rose Runyon, of Steeleville, IL; one brother, Gerald (Billie) Runyon of Pollard, AR; three sisters, Julie Pittman, Marie Hillyer, and Jean Scheffler all of Piggott, AR;; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Samuel Isaac and Myrtle (Burkehead) Runyon; one brother, Reverend Edwin Runyon; three brother-in-laws, Hillard Pittman, Bob Hillyer, and Junior Scheffler; and father and mother-in-law, Kermit and Wilma (Ibendahl) Jausel.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Tim McIntyre officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Hannah Rose's Education Fund or Swanwick Bethel Cemetery.
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