
Kenneth R. Brashear
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Kenneth R. Brashear passed away from this life to his heavenly home Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Hospice in the Pines Inpatient, in Lufkin.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, January 25,2025, at Gipson Funeral Home with interment at Berry Cemetery in Lufkin Texas, with Military Honors.
Kenneth was born to the Late Richard and Esther Havard Brashear in Burke Texas, January 24, 1929 and lived a joyful life to the age of 95.
Kenneth loved to fish and tinkering around with old cars and he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In his younger years he joined the Army and had fought during the Vietnam War Conflict and received the Good Conduct Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He was with the Army for 20 years before his retirement and then went to work for Lufkin Industries for 20 years till his retirement.
The loved ones that the leaves behind to cherish his memories are sons; Ken and wife, Karri Brashear of Temple, John Brashear of Lufkin, grandchildren; Brittany Brashear, Dex Brashear, Kandis Brashear, Jordan Brashear, great-grandchildren; Colton Brashear, and Sawyer Brashear. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, June Brashear; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death his parents and his wife (2011), Sarah J. Brashear, brothers; Richard Jr., Doyle, Hollis Brashear, and sisters; Ruby Flurry and Daphna Whitehead
The ones that will carry him to his final resting place will be Jim Conditt, Jodie Reynolds, Keith "Bugs" Brashear, Thomas Clover, and Eddie Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Cunnings, Jordan Brashear, and Dex Brasher
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, Hospice in the Pines, or a charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25,2025 afternoon at Gipson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.

