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Apr 20th, 1929 - Sep 24th, 2013Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 (noon)-2 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
George Kenneth Roush, age 84, of Flora, IL passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his home in Flora.
Kenny was born on April 20, 1929 in Louisville, IL, the son of DeFay Orin and Iva Hazel (Guinn) Roush. He married Vernal Coble on April 18, 1954 at First Christian Church in Flora. Kenny was an active and supportive member of First Christian Church in Flora. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked as a roughneck and driller in the oilfields, was a driver’s license superintendent in several counties, and thoroughly enjoyed driving a school bus in later years for high school sporting events. His memberships included the Masons where he received his 50 year pin, Shrine, Kiwanis, and had been a member of Odd Fellows. Kenny and Vernal enjoyed bowling and owned the Flora Bowl for 10 years and for 20 years they have traveled to Texas for the winters. In addition to playing baseball, he also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. Kenny loved his family and truly loved being around children.
Kenny is survived by his wife: Vernal Roush of Flora; a daughter: Kimberly Ranson (husband Steve) of Hazelwood, IN; daughter-in-law: Janet Roush of Hazelwood, IN; brother-in-law: Don Lusk of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Chad Ranson (wife Abbi) of Hartsville, IN, Aaron Ranson (wife Leigh) of Nicholasville, KY, and Amber Ranson of Seattle, WA; 4 great-grandchildren: Bella and Molly Ranson , Lily and Harper Ranson; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Gregory, and a sister Norma Jean Lusk.
The funeral service for Kenny Roush will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with his son-in-law Steve Ranson officiating with Ben VanHyning assisting. Interment will follow in Floral Garden of Memories, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. (noon) - 2 p.m. on Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church for their Mission Ministry.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss, Kenny will be missed by many. Golfing won't be the same without him. God Bless all this family in their hour of sorrow.
Vernal and family, I want to extend my sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I pray that God will grant you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Uncle Kenny always had a smile and hug & kiss to greet you. I'll miss him.
Kenny and Vernal were neighbors of ours on Flora Avenue -- I remember how very nice and friendly each of them always were toward me, even as a kid.. then as an adult - after my Daddy [Walter Ridgley] passed away , Mother spoke of how nice they were in always being there for her -- I appreciate both of them and am sending prayer for Vernal and family for their loss -- Ken was a nice man and I know he will be missed -- Love to you & prayers for strength - Your neighbor from yrs ago, Linda Ridgley-Getz
What a blessing Kenny was to all of us who knew him. Remember you are not alone,Honey. God promises to supply our every need in times like these. Lean on Him. Hugs , and love to you , Vernal and to all of the family. Sorry I can't be with you . However I will continue to lift you all up in prayers.
We were so fortunate to have met Kenny and Vernal down in Fulton, TX and they were such a friendly and fun loving couple that we will always remember them. Kenny always had that smile and twinkle in his eye each and every afternoon when we would all meet at the picnic table for the afternoon visit. Vernal, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. God Bless you and your family.
A toast to Kenny -- the greatest sporting event bus driver a high school sports team could ever have! Fond memories of trips across the state with him at the wheel, ignoring the stupid comments and shenanigans of teen-age boys. Farewell young man, until I need a lift somewhere again.........!
My deepest Condolences to the Family Of Kenny. Kenny was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed Kenny. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I remember Ken as a wonderful Father that was always ready to assist with the youth of the church as I was Youth Minister. A good word and a ready hand with a Christian attitude. You had Ken nailed. Our sympathy to the family and our prayers of Victory for Ken. He is home and will be waiting for all the Church family.
We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
We so enjoyed knowing Kenny. We sympathize with you in your loss.
So very sorry for your loss Ken was a great man and to all that knew him He was a friend.. He is in heaen now with his friends and famkly gone on before ,His sister jeanie i,.m sure was glad to see him. Heartfelt sorrow for you all,, in FLT walterene
I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny was a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Vernal, Kim and family, and Janet, My condolences to you all at the passing of your loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember the smiles he gave everyone, especially as you strolled by my house so often. I know there is comfort in the Lord and he will carry the family through this sad time. Rejoice in the knowledge he is well and happy. God Bless each of you as you celebrate his life and the wonderful memories Kenny left for each of you.
Kenny will be missed by so many. I always appreciated his and Vernal's interest in other people, especially with the youth at church - even when the "youths" got to be in their 50's! Will be praying for you all in the day's ahead.
Kenny was a wonderful person, and will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.
Remembering all the smiles and friendly greetings Vernal and Kenny gave my family and I at Church. Thanks for making us feel at home there! May God bless you and comfort you at this time, Vernal and family.
we are sorry to hear of Kennys passing. It is a sad time but also a joyous one knowing he is in Gods arms. We have always appreciated the family's friendship and encouragement. will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Mom sends her love to you. She said she couldn't do much, but wanted you to know she will be praying for all the family. We are grateful to have known Kenny. He loved his family and His Lord. He loved to laugh, and found joy in whatever he did. We know your days here on earth will be different now, but what a reunion there will be when you see him again! And what a blessing to know, without a doubt, he'll be waiting at the gates for you! Can't you just picture that grin of his?
Vernal and Kim so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
So sorry our community has lost a wonderful man and you have lost an outstanding husband. Our hearts are heavy and with you. God has a plan for each of us.
What a great man! The best Flora sports fan the Wolves could have. Kenny will be missed by all.
TO THE FAMILY , MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THE FRIENDSHIP I HAD WITH KENNY. HE WAS A STRONG CHRISTAIN MAN WHOM LIVE THE WAY GOD WANTED HIM TOO. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE BEAUTIFUL SMILE HE ALWAYS HAD FOR EVERYONE. HIS DEATH IS HEAVENS GAIN AND THE WORLDS LOSS. HOLD ON TO THOSE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF HIM AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS. IN SYMPATHY KATHY'GERTIE' GRIFFITH
My prayers and thoughts go out to you Vernal and your family. I'll always remember Kenny and how devoted he was to the Flora Wolves basketball team. He was definitely their #1 fan. He always had a smile.
Sympathy and God's blessings to the family. Kenny was a wonderful person with boundless love for people. His kindness touched many lives both young and old. May we also do likewise.
We are all blessed to have been a part of the first leg of Kenny's journey in Christ. The first leg is as a drop in the ocean. Then for all who are with Kenny in Christ, time is the ocean. Kenny will be a wonderful person for Vernal, Kim, Greg, family and friends for all of eternity. Jesus has invited everyone to have hope and encouragement in His created eternity. Love and prayers
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim and family, we want to pass along our deepest condolences to each of you. We know how difficult it is to lose someone you love and we hope you know how much we care. You will continue to be in our daily thoughts and please know that we will be praying for your hearts to begin to heal and be replaced by loving fond memories of your loved one. God Bless.
Vernal no words can express how sad we are about his passing know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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