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Kenneth Gillenwater Obituary

Kenneth R. Gillenwater, 77, of Elizabethtown, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at his home.

He was a native of Hart County, retired from Ralston Purina Mills and owned Gillenwater Farm Supply. He attended New River Worship Center and was the former Sunday school superintendent at Church of God of Prophecy. He was a member of the Optimist Club and president of East Hardin Band Boosters from 1983 to 1984. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianna Rae Gillenwater, and his parents, Clarence and Edna Gossett Gillenwater.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Noe Gillenwater; two sons, Kenny (Marcella) Gillenwater and Jeff (Denise) Gillenwater, both of Elizabethtown; one daughter, Teresa Carol (Paul) Baker of Elizabethtown; two brothers, Lawrence Gillenwater and Wayne Gillenwater, both of Louisville; seven grandchildren, Alecia Hilbert, Derek Gillenwater, Tara Calhoun, Lindsey Bruce, Lance Baker, Olivia Reed and Nolan Gillenwater; and four great grandchildren, Dianna and Sarah Hilbert, Chloe Reed and Carter Bruce.

The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New River Worship Center, off U.S. 31W on Battle Training Road, with the Rev. David Nichols and the Rev. Mike Willingham officiating. Burial follows in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown and continues after 9 a.m. Tuesday at New River Worship Center.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the New River Worship Center Building Fund, P.O. Box 426, Elizabethtown, KY 42702.

Condolences may be expressed at www.brownfuneral.com.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2013.
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Kenny, So sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my prayers.

Maryruth Stallings

February 23, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss, your family is in our prayers.

Angel Brown

February 20, 2013

Kenny,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Rick and Lynn Phillips

February 19, 2013

There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. I am praying for the entire family. We love you all.

Karen Payton - Killebrew

February 19, 2013

Kenny,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. He was a very warm, caring and friendly person. It was always a pleasure when he would come into my store. He will be missed.

Dexter and Chrystal Baker

February 19, 2013

Carol, keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Danny & Diane Hafer

February 18, 2013

PAM BENNINGFIELD

February 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Love you, Lindsey! Praying for your family during this difficult time.

Melissa LaFollette

February 18, 2013

Kenny so sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you all in my prayers during this time and the days to come. Prayerful hugs.

Paula Blanton-Montgomery

February 18, 2013

Kenny and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May it bring comfort knowing Mr. Gillenwater is in the presence of God.

Cheryl Thomas

February 18, 2013

Kenny,
We are so sorry for your loss. Always try to remember the good times.
God's love and ours too,
Sohan and Pat

Pat Nahal

February 17, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gillenwater will be truly missed by all.

Linda Buckles

February 17, 2013

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