of Germantown, TN
October 21, 1942 - August 4, 2019
Kenneth Richard Eddleman, passed away on August 4, 2019, in Germantown, Tennessee. Born in Aubrey, Arkansas on October 21, 1942, to Nell and Woodrow Eddleman. He graduated from Aubrey High School in 1960, attended Arkansas A & M College for 2 years, and then graduated from Memphis State University with a BBA. He spent 35 years with Owens Corning in sales and sales management where he received several awards. Kenneth was active member of the Germantown Kiwanis, and a 40-year member of the Germantown Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf with his friends. He was born on a farm, had a love for the outdoors, long walks, bike rides, some duck hunting or fly fishing, and anything outdoors.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Ruth Willbanks Eddleman, whom he was married for 55 years; one daughter, Amy Eddleman Johnson of Germantown, Tennessee; one granddaughter, Charlotte Johnson of Germantown, Tennessee; two brothers, Mike Eddleman of Conroe, Texas and Steve Eddleman of Bryant, Arkansas; as well as aunts, nieces, nephews, and several cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his one sister, Nina Eddleman Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family request for memorial donations to be made to either Kosten Pancreatic Support (kostenfoundation.com) or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).
Visitation was held on August 8, 2019, at Kingsway Christian Church in the Schaeffer Memorial Chapel, at 7887 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 11:00 AM, at Marianna Memorial Park, Marianna Arkansas.
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Jim Dalton Eddleman
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Ken and I were "double-first" cousins--our mothers were sisters, our fathers were brothers, and we grew up in houses side by side. Actually, when we were little, we "sorta" lived in BOTH houses--often not knowing if we would be eating, sleeping, or getting a switching in "this" house or "that" one by "that" mother or "this" one.
Actually, it was Nina--when we were little young'uns--who started calling me their "other brother." As years went by, Ken and I weren't around each other for rather long stretches of time. However, in his latter days we emotionally returned to my being his "other" brother--that is "other than Mike and Steve." I took comfort in that, especially after it became difficult/at times impossible for me to drive/ride very far.
Brother, I started missing you the first day you told me of your condition, and I still do and WILL still do until . . . . JIM
Kay Cooke Farsarakis
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Ruth Helen, I am so sorry to read of your loss of your husband, Kenneth. How fast the years have flown by since we were neighbors. I know it is a very difficult time for you. We always have our happy memories. Sincere good and healing wishes for you and your family.
Charlie Causey
Monday, August 12, 2019
Kenny, we're going to miss you, man! You were a great friend, father, grandfather and husband to Ruthie. Rest in peace, brother!