Kenneth Edward "Kenny" Monroe Jr., 89, of LeFlore, OK passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Talihina, OK. Kenny was born November 1, 1928 in Shawano, WI to Kenneth Sr. & Ilda L. (Mork) Monroe.
He was a retired veteran of the US Navy where he served in WWII and Korea. Kenny was a member of the LeFlore Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Catherine of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Barbara Jean Monroe of Enid, OK, Diana June & Casey Warren of LeFlore, OK, Julie Ann & Johnny Warren of Wister, OK; son, Charles Franklin Monroe of Pocola, OK; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; special friends, Margaret Castleberry & Terry Cross; other relatives, loved ones and many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Ron Bess & Kent Cotarelo officiating.
Interment will follow in LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, OK.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mark, Bryan & Bradley Warren, Shawn & Brent Billings, Steven Rowton; Honorary pallbearers will be Casey & Johnny Warren, Victoria Monroe Hayes, Elisa Monroe Adam, Andrea Rowton, Russell & Andrew Monroe.
The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
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The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma.