Kenneth Lyle McCurdy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth Lyle McCurdy, 81, of Obion TN passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN. He was born on March 25, 1937, in North English, Iowa the son of the late Melvin B. and Phyllis L. (Morris) McCurdy. He graduated from Jewell High School in Jewell, Iowa in 1954 and Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in 1958 with a degree in Industrial Education. He served in the US Army Reserve from 1959 thru 1965. Mr. McCurdy taught science at Lake City High School in Lake City, Iowa from 1959 thru 1962. He was in personnel management with United States Gypsum Corporation and its subsidiaries from 1962 thru 1980. In 1980 he had a unique opportunity to manage the day to day operations of a small company owned mining town for United States Gypsum Corporation in Empire, Nevada until his retirement in 1999. After retirement he and his wife Irene relocated back to Tennessee. Ken and Irene (Cunningham Rogers) McCurdy were united in marriage July 22, 1978 in Elbridge, Tennessee. He enjoyed auto racing whether participating or spectating, camping, boating, and exploring the desert, traveling and anything mechanical. Later in life he enjoyed spending time with family, his dogs and living in the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Matt McCurdy and his wife Irene. Ken leaves behind 3 sons Jon (Tami) McCurdy of Gardner, KS, George Rogers, Jr. of Buchanan, TN and Richard Rogers of Troy, TN, a sister Janette Kelly of Lincoln, CA and 2 brothers Ron (Sherrie) McCurdy of Northville, MI and Bill (Jolene) McCurdy of Waverly, Iowa, grandchildren Ashley McCurdy, Brandi (Rogers) Rhamy, Christina (Rogers) Braddock, Lee Rogers and Ashley (Rogers) Harris, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Living Word Church, 252 N. Main St., Hornbeak, TN at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church.

Kenneth Lyle McCurdy

March 25, 1937 - December 15, 2018

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