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Ken GRAYSON Obituary
Ken Grayson, a longtime manager with the California Department of Social Services, has died at age 68 of complications of pancreatic cancer. Ken was born in Billings, Montana on June 9, 1941. He attended high school and college in Southern California. The focus of his career was helping people through his work in social programs, including child support enforcement, welfare reform, disability evaluation and food distribution. He loved classic cars and always had a restoration project in progress. In January 2006, Ken and his wife moved from Sacramento to the peace and beauty of the Ozarks where they were embraced by a warm and caring community, and most especially by their Blue Eye United Methodist church family. Ken is survived by his wife, Nina; mother, Thelma; daughters Kathryn and Nicole, and son, Keith, as well as his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Stan; brother, Kurt; and son, Scott. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9th 2010 at Blue Eye United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations made in Ken's name to Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake to support the community Food Pantry.
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Keith Grayson
July 31, 2019
Ken Grayson was my father, I think of him every day and miss him very much, he was a great Dad, RIP.
Mercedes De Benedetti
July 9, 2010
Nina, Nicki and Keith: I was sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Ken for 7 years as his secretary at TEFAP and have fond memories of him. May God Bless all of you.
Mercy Martinez-De Benedetti
December 30, 2009
Thanks, Debbie for your kind words... I didn't know that Jerry had passed...my deepest sympathy. Love, Nina
debbie seid
December 22, 2009
Nina, Ken was such a wonderful boss (EFAP) and friend to my late husband Jerry. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Seid
Discovery Video
December 20, 2009
I worked with Ken for many years and will alwasy treasure his dedication and his friendhship.
Dennis Stewart
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Nicole Hamlin
December 19, 2009
Thank you Linda, Andy, and Claire... I have such wonderful memories of you all.
I hope you are well and happy.
Love, nicky
December 18, 2009
Nina, Nickie, Keith, and Thelma - what a shock to read of Ken's passing. We are so sorry and you all have our deepest sympathies.
Linda and Andy Simlick
Claire Blazer
December 18, 2009
Nina, please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
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