of Batesville, AR
March 6, 1938 - March 4, 2012
Kenneth C. Magness, 73, of Batesville, died Sunday at a local hospital.
He was born on March 6, 1938 in Rosie, Arkansas and was the son of Jacob (Jake) Perin Magness and Bessie Lorene (McClure) Magness. He attended Newark schools and Foothills Vo-Tech School. He was retired from Southside Schools where he was a cook. He was a member of the Magness Church of Christ. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1955 to 1971 and retired as a Second Class Petty Officer. He served as a cook on the USS Tolovana, the USS Ranger, and the USS Constellation. During his time in the Navy, he received the Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal (with Device), the Navy Unit Commendation (Southeast Asia), and the Navy Unit Commendation (Gulf of Tonkin Operation). He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking. His favorite things to cook were baked beans and cinnamon rolls. He was a gifted musician who played the guitar, fiddle, and wrote music. He liked to have fun and tease people; liked everything neat; and enjoyed family gatherings, especially the fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Bettie (McSpadden) Magness of Batesville; a son, Kenny Magness and his wife, Jane of Theodosia, MO; daughters: Pauletta Littleton and her husband, Bobby of Cave City and Loretta Wallace and her husband, Jason of North Little Rock; grandchildren: Chris Lewis and Callie Jo Castell of California, Justin Magness and Heather Williford of Southside, Jordan Magness and his wife, Megan of San Angelo, TX, Katie Monroe of Cave City, Ava Wilson, Eric Wilson, and Vivian Wallace all of North Little Rock; two great-grandchildren: Jonah Magness and Allie Magness both of San Angelo, Texas. He is also survived by his mother, Bessie Magness of Newark; brothers, Jimmie Magness of Tennessee, Larry Magness of Newark, Stanley Magness of Illinois; and sisters: Sarah Pearcy of Newark, Peggy White of Missouri, and Francis Dugger of Searcy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Magness and a brother, Wendall Magness.
Pallbearers will be Stan Calvery, Gary Rounds, Shannon Rounds, Ernie Pectol, Laddie Barber, Chris Magness and Kelly Magness. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Seth Barnes, Dr. John Lambert, Jack Lunsford, Ralph Welch, Hayden McClure, David Mitchell, and Danny Bassinger.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Magness Church of Christ with David Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery at Bethesda under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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37 Condolence(s)
Sandy Daniels
Friday, March 9, 2012
Loretta and family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. My apologies for not knowing about your loss sooner. God be with you all to comfort you through this difficult time.
Cathy (Yiengst) Mullens
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Ms. Bettie, You and Kenneth are very special in my heart. The wonderful care that both of your provided for Jason when he was a little boy, I am sure helped him be the man he is today. I am so sorry for your loss and pray God will bless you with peace and understanding. I love you.
Phillip and Pam Lloyd
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Pauletta and Katie,
We are so sorry to hear about your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Phillip, Pam, & Matt
Kay Magness Thorn
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Teresa Mcbride
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Dearest Betty, Believe me my prayers are with you and the family. I wish I could've attended the visition, But I need to remember him the way he was. I love ya much and Kenneth was an important part of my life. Love Teresa
Johnna
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Ms. Bettie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god watch over you in your time of need.
Nancy Rutledge
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Bettie and Family......I am so sorry about Kenneth...It was a pleasure to work with him at Southside School--Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers..
Jack & Joyce Lunsford
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Dear Magness Family
Joyce and I are so happy that we are friends of
Betty and Kenneth. We are also very sad with the loss of our friend Kenneth. Oh the memories we do have. Kenneth and I met in the Navy in 1959 who would have thought we would remain friends all this time. Thank all of you for being our friend.
Jean Smith
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I pray God will give you comfort as only He can
MARGEE CASTLEBERRY
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Dear Bettie, I was so sorry to hear about Kenneth. I was so fortunate to have been able to work at Southside School and get to know Kenneth and you. Kenneth always tried to put a smile on the children's faces. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
God Bless, Margee
Bob and Jean Parker
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Betty,
So sorry to hear about Kenneth. We always felt a special "kinship" to you both through our years at Southside. Know that you will be in our prayers.
Bob and Jean
Patti Girtman Hudson
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Ms Betty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time
Cindy Nelson
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Bettie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Kenneth so much. He was always so friendly and sweet at Southside School. I did not know until yesterday that Pauletta is your daughter. She works with my Nancy. You have our sympathy and condolences.
Pastor Doug & Cheri Sampley
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Peggy, So sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. If there is anything we can do to minister to you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We love you, and look forward to visiting with you face to face when you get back home. May the God of all comfort be your peace and shelter during these days. Love, Pastor & Cheri
Letica Magness Adams
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
My family and I are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you all the strength you need to continue on.
Rhonda Barringer
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Loretta,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy crawley
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Loretta, Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Marsha Scullark
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
You have my condolence Loretta and Family. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2Cor 5:8
Beverly Fisher
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Loretta, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Jean Burns
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
To all the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know that he will be dearly missed. Know that we love you and that we will keep you in our prayers.
Shelly & Caroline Magness
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Bettie & Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Kenneth will always be in our hearts. May God bless and comfort you.
Ed Lovejoy/Debra Gerard
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Please accept our heart felt condolences. I remember Kenneth when I was very young when I was close friends with Larry and Wendell. May God bless the entire Magness family.
Clara Knox
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sorry for your loss Lorreta, you and family are in my prayers.
Gloria Sparrow
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Betty, I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Love You,
Gloria
Josephine Buffington
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Loretta. I pray that you and your family will find comfort in the fact that Jesus cares for you and your and you family, and especially at a time like this.
Josephine B.
Quincy Mall Employees
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sorry for you loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts.
Adam
Dean and Jeannie Hastings
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Dear Pauletta and family: We just learned of the loss of your father. We truly are sorry. Although we didn't know him, he must have been a wonderful man because he has a wonderful daughter. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. We love you.
Fred/Shirley Shepard
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of the death of Kenneth. He was always so kind to both of us when we worked at Southside.
Chellie & Chris Magness
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Dearest Aunt Bettie & Family,
We have lost a truly wonder man that will always be loved and missed by all who knew him. Chris and I both have found great comfort in the thought of Uncle Kenneth walking in heaven with Papa Jake and his brother Wendell & we agree with Kelly Magness who said "If there are any deer in heaven Uncle Kenneth is going to slay all the does!" He is a man that will forever stay in our hearts as someone who loved & was dedicated to his family. (A quality that is lacking in many men today.) He will always be remembered as a prankster and someone who truly enjoyed to laugh with others. I personally will always remember what a wonderful cook he was and no matter how long I live no one will ever come close to "Uncle Kenneth's Baked Beans" recipe. We love you all very much and will be seeing you soon.--All our love and prayers- Chris, Chellie, & Blake Magness
Renee Magness Bartholomae
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family.
Wayne Pullman
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sorry for your loss Stan.
Pat Simmons
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Bettie & family
So sorry for your loss. What a hansome sailor!
and what a kind man. I truly enjoyed the years
I worked with Kenneth. He was fun to be
around and was a hard worker. When I worked
in the elementary, I had breakfast duty each
morning, He always had a special treat for us.
In addition to the baked beans and cinnamon
rolls that he was famous for, I always enjoyed
his home made biscuits and gravy!! Hang on to
those wonderful memories that I know you've
created through the years.
God Bless you
Royce & Alice Pendergrass
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Dear Betty and family,
Words cannot express our feelings of inadequacy at this time. We can only pray that God will wipe away all your tears and that you will remember the good times as you go forward.
God loves and will keep you in His Care.
Mary Sherrill Mathis
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
You are in my prayers it is not easy to lose our loved ones but Jesus has their Manision ready for them and there all will be Happiness that we can share if we hold to Gods unchangeing hand
Tonya Miles
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Bettie, Pauletta and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Magness passing. He was one one of a kind. I loved that smile and he will be missed by many. We had alot of good talks and I am so blessed to have known such a kind and loving soul. I pray that the Lord wraps his arms around you and all his family and loved ones. Thinkng of you always. If you need anything please know that I am here always.
Tonya Miles- Nephrology Associates.
Clint Magness
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
My prayers go out to the family.
Amber Johnson
Monday, March 5, 2012
Ms. Bettie and Justin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved Kenneth. He was a very sweet and kind man. My heart breaks for you all. Praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Love you all, Amber