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John Kenyon Obituary

John L. Kenyon Battle Creek John L. Kenyon, age 80 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 2, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Eugene and Geraldine (Straub) Kenyon. John was a 1950 graduate of Lakeview High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. He was co-owner of Todd Boat Sales and Services on Gull Lake for 25 years and then was employed at Kalamazoo Fire Equipment Company for 25 years. John was a volunteer fire fighter in Ross Township for over 20 years and enjoyed model boat building and golfing. On September 30, 1977 he was married to Treva Jean (Fisher), who survives. Also surviving are seven children: Kim Marie Shirley of North Carolina, Todd Eugene (Sally) Kenyon of Hickory Corners, Timothy John Kenyon of Florida, Dawn (Dominic) Britton of Chicago, IL, Vickie (Chris) Davis, Kay (Richard) Case and Sheryl Troutner all of Battle Creek; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. www.henryfuneralhome.org

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jun. 16, 2012.

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Daniel Barrett

June 18, 2012

Not sure if John L. and his boys and I drank more coffee or beer together, but somehow suspect it was more beer. John was fun loving and always had a good story to tell. He had a good knowledge of boats, Gull Lake and loved the time he served with the Ross Township Fire Department. He made friends wherever he went so I know he won't be lonely in heaven. God Bless you John, glad to have known you.
Daniel and Ruth Barrett

June 16, 2012

Treva, Thinking of you at the time of your loss.

Sue Divjak

Shannon Smith

June 16, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing, my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all!! He was a very special man and will be missed!!
Love,
Shannon Smith

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