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Kenneth Ours Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Kenneth E. Ours, 91, a life-long resident and lover of Gallia County, went home to be with his Lord and his wife, Loueva, on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in the Grant Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on November 15, 1926 in Gallia County, son of the late Will and Goldie Johnson Ours. Kenneth was a self-employed farmer and truck driver. He loved going to church and was a member of Kings Chapel Church where he was a deacon. Kenneth was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loueva Davis Ours, on July 24, 2015, and they were married for 71 years. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Donald Ours, Lawrence Ours, Marvin "Biggen" Ours, Melvin "Tince" Ours, Herman Ours, and Gladys Layne. Kenneth is survived by his children, Diana Kay (Wayne "Jack") Gladman of Crown City, Kenneth Leland (Rebecca) Ours of Crown City, Tony Gene (Melissa) Ours of Chillicothe, and Kerry Easton (Kelly) Ours of Gallipolis; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and seven great-great grandchildren with one on the way.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastors Matthew Henry and Alfred Holley officiating. His burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Leland, Tony, Kerry, Chad, and Daniel Ours, and Cliff Stapleton; and honorary pallbearers will be Walter Meredith Davis and Clifford Stapleton.
There will be military honors given at the graveside by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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Pat White
July 30, 2018
Kerry, thinking of you at this difficult time. You are in our prayers! Numbers 6: 24-26. Pat and rochelle
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