Kenneth Duane McKay was born May 14, 1950 in Nampa, ID to Duane and Nelrose McKay. He died August 30, 2024 at his home in Bells, TX. He is the oldest of three and was born on Mother's Day. His mom would proudly say, "He was the best Mother's Day gift." The family moved several times before settling in Pasadena, TX. When he was young Kenneth accepted Jesus as his savior after hearing his dad talk about salvation and giving an invitation to be saved. He was baptized as a child by his dad. Kenneth graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena TX in 1970. In 1975, he met the love of his life Becky. They were married June 26, 1976 at Spring Branch Church of the Nazarene in Houston, TX. The young couple moved to Merriam, KS.  While there Kenda and then Jenita were born. The family moved to Round Rock and then Lubbock before settling in Carrollton, TX. Craig was born shortly after the family moved there. While in Carrollton, the family attended and were members of Carrollton Church of the Nazarene. In 2014 Kenneth and Becky were honored by their church with The Distinguished Service Award. In 2014, Kenneth and Becky moved to Alexander Arkansas to their beloved farm with a pond. There they expanded their love of animals to include dogs, goats, chickens, ducks, guineas, and pet catfish in the pond. They attended and were members of Collegeville Church of the Nazarene. In 2022 they moved to Bells, TX. They attended and were members of Heritage Church of the Nazarene. In 2023 Kenneth retired from the Small Business Administration.

Kenneth had many hobbies and interests. He loved the Lord with all his heart and took the great commission to heart. He participated in many mission trips to places, including Russia, Nazarene Indian Bible colleges and 27 Commission unto Mexico trips. He was creative and used his talents in his woodworking, inventing and assisting Becky in her creative endeavors. He made bird houses, wood puzzles, derby cars, helped construct school projects and games. Being physically active was important to him. He would rollerblade and ride his bike often. He was known at the Friendly Chapel fish fry for helping out while rollerblading. Kenneth was part of the bicycle escort team for the Little Rock Marathon for 15 years. Kenneth and Becky enjoyed their garden. They enjoyed hosting church parties at their home. They work together and cooked food for gatherings and Sunday mornings to bless their church family. He was so proud of their son, Craig, and his service in the US Marines. His grandchildren were a source of great joy. He would play with them, take them on bike rides, fly kites, build small wood projects, cheer them on in their sporting activities, debates, Bible quizzes.  He would go paddle boating, detangled fishing lines, went to kids camp, and would make pancakes with initials or in special shapes. He would travel in and out of the US, as needed, to be a great encourager and support to his family.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Duane and Nelrose McKay.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Becky of Bells, TX, daughter, Kenda, and husband, Matt of Celina, TX, daughter, Jenita, and husband Bert of Harmon, OK, son Craig of Bells, TX, sister, Donna, and husband, Ed of Phoenix, AZ, brother Cyril and wife, Jan of Fremont, IA, uncles Merritt and wife, Carol of Nampa, ID,  Neil of Nampa, ID, 10 grandchildren Sarah , Hannah, Cora, Catherine, Abigail, Levi, Andrew, Nathaniel, Jonathan and Seth. And host of other family and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Heritage Church of Nazarene, Sherman, TX.  Officiating will be Kyle Ohsfeldt, Dennis Yarberry and Bert Cutsinger.

Family and friends visitation will be Monday, September 2, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m. at American Funeral Service, Denison, TX.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Jesus Film Project (www.jesusfilm.org) or missionaries who are dear to him via Mission to the World, account number 400466. (https://mtw.org/featured-ministries)