Kenneth Delnor Keaton, 87, of Orma, W.Va., died Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born March 15, 1935 at Richwood, the son of the late George Washington and Judith Ann Duncan Keaton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Vance Keaton; infant brother, George Washington Keaton, Jr.; sisters, Corrine Guss, Madelyn Perry and Jean Hughes.
Survivors include his wife or 66 years, Ernestine Brannon Keaton of Orma; daughter and son-in-law, Karla Keaton-Stiffler and Terry Stiffler of Henderson, Nev.; granddaughter, Emily Keaton of Jonesboro, Ark.; caregivers and friends, Tom and Theresa Resko, whom he loved and considered as his children; the Resko children, Brittany, Katlynn, Jessica, Savanna, Theresa II, Amanda and Stephanie, who also assisted with his care and were considered and loved as his grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was a retired employee of the Ohio Edison Electric Company, Akron, Ohio. He was an Army veteran, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Also, he was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
His pastimes included riding four wheelers and caring for his farm animals.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Minnora Cemetery, Minnora, with Pastor Robert “Bob” Shannon officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the W.Va. Army National Guard Honor Guard.
Memorial donations are preferred to ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com
John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
