Kenneth L. Eubanks

Kenneth Eubanks Obituary

LTC Kenneth Lee Eubanks, U.S. Army (Retired) of Canyon Lake, Texas passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the age of 59 years. He was born September 3, 1948 in Fort Bragg, California to John Lee Eubanks and Dorothy Frances Grivette Eubanks. He married Terri K. Becker on August 16, 1986 in Columbia, Louisiana. LTC Eubanks began his military career on October 28, 1966. During his 29-1/2 years of military service he served for a period in Somalia. He was a member of the VFW Post 8800 Startz Memorial Post. He received his Bachelor of Administration Degree on May 10, 1975 and his Masters of Administration Degree on December 11, 1976 from Northeast Louisiana University. LTC Eubanks served locally in the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion as Executive Officer from 1989 until 1991 and again served as commander from 1996 until 1998. He was the Resources Manager for Defense Information Systems Agency Pacific in Hawaii from 1998 until he retired from military service June 30, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife: Terri K. Eubanks of Canyon Lake, TX; a daughter Dori Lee Thompson of Berlin, NH; son Kenneth Kenny Lee Eubanks, Jr. of San Marcos, TX; sister Darlene Perkins of Kelly, LA; grandchildren: Crissi, Christopher, Cody, Carter, Daniel and Riley; Father-in-law and mother-in-law: LTG Quinn H. Becker, U.S. Army (Retired) and his wife Marie of San Antonio, TX. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until service time at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in Canyon Lake located at 1071 FM 2673. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Canyon Lake with Chaplain Gil Richardson (Colonel) officiating. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. DOEPPENSCHMIDT FUNERAL HOME Canyon Lake, TX 78130 (830) 964-3050

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 5, 2007.

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SGM Emilio Marty

November 28, 2007

I am a Sergeant Major today because of LTC Eubanks mentorship and leadership. I will never forget the time while station in Hawaii he used to tell me at the end of the day “Marty, hasta mañana.” Yes indeed my brother, until tomorrow…. You are continually in my thoughts and prayers. SGM Marty, HRC Alexandria, VA

Polly Martinez

November 28, 2007

My deepest condolences. I had the privilege to work under LTC Eubanks command with the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion. He is and will always be a great man of honor and integrity. Thank You LTC Eubanks for your support. You will never be forgotten. During these grief-filled days, hold tightly to one nonnegotiable belief: You will see him again. While we do not understand all the details of the promise, I do believe in the One who made the promise. My prayer for the family is, Lord, I do not know how long this season called grief will last. But you do. I trust you to accompany The Eubanks' Family on an unfamiliar path as you have accompanied others. Amen

Bryan S. Randall, Sr., CSM, USA (Ret.)

November 17, 2007

Kim and I would like express our deepest sympathy to Terri and the entire Eubanks family. I met Ken about six years ago while assigned to the Defense Information Systems Agency-Pacific in Hawaii. What really set him apart from most Army Staff officers is that he truly loved and cared for Soldiers, he swung a pretty mean golf club, and he always bough the beer. The good die young and Ken Eubanks was beyond doubt, good. God Bless and I’ll see you in Valhalla Brother!

1SG Leon Saxton, Jr. (Ret)

November 13, 2007

To the family of LTC Eubanks, I want to send my personal sympathy at the passing of a great American, I served with your husband for a short period of time while with the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion in 1996. Your husband left a lasting impression on me, both as a leader and as a person who believed in his soldiers, for some of the things he did for me prior to my leaving his command and for that my family and I will never forget him.
Just want the family to know that the God I serve will never give you more than you can handle. Your family will always be in our prayers.

Earl Conley Sergeant Major Ret

November 12, 2007

Dear Terri,
First of all, I would like to state my condolences concerning your Husband Ken. You may not remember me, but I served with your husband in the US Army. We completed (2) tours in recruiting command in San Antonio, Tx. My last tour as Ken's Battalion Sergeant Major San Antonio Rctg Bn. I could tell he was a fine statue of a man and comes from a "Great Generation" meaning he had a deep belief for God, Country and Family. As I got to know your husband, I found out his Military experience was a huge pillar of his Life with a tremendous belief for God and his Family. His spirit and charisma radiated into people around you and made everyone feel very comfortable. Ken could obviously speak about World Affairs, politics and Military positioning through out the world and other topics with great depth and articulation. I really admired him for that, but more so for the concern of our Soldiers and Families. When we traveled together "and that was Weekly" we would talk for 2-3 hours on various topics (mostly mission). I was very intrigued by our conversations. We shared our thoughts and discussed openly. In short, men only do these types of things when they have complete respect for each other. We also ate alot of "Chinese" food while on the road. He really enjoyed it. In additon Ken enjoyed Golf, I didn't play but was the designated driver. We discussed alot of work issues during these times. Ken was a legend in the Personnel field and well respected by AG Commanders around the country. His career was sprinkled with innovative solutions to problems that many of his peers rarely considered. He had a great sense of humor and a very sharp intellect. He was really fun to be around. I thank God for the privledge of serving with such a Great American. For a Final time we raise our hands in a Final Salute to a great Warrior and Fine Gentlemen.

Jim & Darla Wooley

November 6, 2007

Jim and I want to express our sympathy to Ken's beautiful wife Terri. We have known Ken and Terri for a few years in Canyon Lake Texas and we will miss Ken tremendously. He was a wonderful person and a true friend. We loved him very much. We intend to continue the love and Friendship with Terri and pray the best for her. We love you Ken and will miss you very much.

1SG Doniphan Rios

November 6, 2007

I served under LTC Eubanks while assigned to DISA-PAC in Hawaii. One thing I will always remember is how almost every time I went to his office either to get his signature or to update him on something, he would always take the time to invite me to talk. He would ask me how I was doing or just tell me one of his old Army stories. Some of which had no meaning or purpose but they where always enjoyable and funny to listen to. I will miss him. Thank God for a man like him. My prayers go out to his Wife Terri and the rest of his family.

Mike Harvey

November 6, 2007

I appreciated Ken's stories, his warmth and his sense of humor. He was a character and added the "personality" dimension to the job. He was a "giver" who energized the lives of those of those around him. I know that Ken will be missed by all who received his special spark.

Dad, Dori, and Kenny :)

November 5, 2007

Dori Thompson

November 5, 2007

He was the best Dad and I will miss him very much. We are overcome with grief...

Veronica Garza

November 5, 2007

I worked for LTC Eubanks during both of his terms in San Antonio and enjoyed serving under him. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and hope his family finds comfort in all of the good memories.

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