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Kenneth WRISLEY Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Kenneth L. Wrisley, 77, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in his home, surrounded by family.
Born in West Burlington, Pa., he was the son of the late Theodore Wrisley and Mary Bourne Wrisley. Kenneth was a retired Chemist for Eastman Kodak Company.
Survivors include his wife of almost 53 years, Margaret Ann Wrisley; children, Ken and wife, Susan, Keith and wife, Beth, Diane Wrisley, Jeanne Coates and husband, Todd, Carol Williams and husband, Bryan; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Christ United Methodist Church. The Rev Clyde DeLoach will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, Heartland Hospice or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2009.

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Debbie Struiksma

December 2, 2009

Dear Diane and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know what a difficult time this can be. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you incredible peace in the weeks and months ahead.

Elaine Reed

November 30, 2009

Dear Aunt Peg and Family,
Tom and I are sorry that we could not be with you today, but we certainly celebrate Uncle Ken's wonderful life with you all!

Stephen Thurston

November 29, 2009

Aunt Peg and Family, I'm sorry I cannnot be with you during this time but mythought and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve Thurston(nephew) and Family

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