Kenneth Wayne Ishmael's Obituary
Kenneth Wayne Ishmael was born February 27, 1921 in Jenks, Oklahoma and passed away March 10, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kenneth was the youngest of seven children born to James and Maude Ishmael. He graduated from Jenks High School in 1939 where he excelled in school and sports. After attending Tulsa Business College, Kenneth went to work as a clerk for the Tulsa Post Office in 1940 and in 1956 became a Postal Inspector with the U.S. Postal Service, from which he retired after 35 years of service. Kenneth, a Navy veteran of World War II was stationed in San Diego. He was a Christian, affiliating with Baptist churches wherever they lived. He was an avid and accomplished golfer, had an outstanding ability for storytelling and a sense of humor that made him a favorite of friends and family, he loved using the computer, listening to big band music, and traveling with Ann to all 50 States, as well as many destinations around the world. His honesty and integrity were above reproach. In short, he was a great man in every respect and had become a father figure to many, often expressing his thankfulness for the wonderful life he felt he had been allowed. Kenneth is preceded in passing by his first wife, Imogene Aleshire Ishmael, in 1944; by his parents James and Maude Ishmael; six siblings (sisters Eva Cooper and Ruth Cooper, brothers Lee, Emmitt, Ralph, and Carl Ishmael), son-in-law Dennis McIlroy, and his grandson Javan McIlroy. Kenneth is survived by Annabel Griffin Ishmael, his beloved spouse of 64 years; daughter Phyllis McIlroy; son Larry Ishmael and wife Francie; grandchildren, Heather McIlroy, Clayton Ishmael & wife Erin, Greg Ishmael & wife Joy and Reese Ishmael; great-grandchildren Cody, Alexa and Kayson along with numerous nieces and nephews, as well as friends who became extended family. There will be a visitation Thursday, 3/12/15 from 5-7p.m. at Floral Haven Funeral Home Funeral Service will be Friday, 3/13/15 at 3:00 p.m. at Floral Haven Funeral Home ChapelIf you prefer a donation, in lieu of flowers, we have chosen Carry The Load, (established by Navy Veterans) and may be made in Kenneth’s memory at http://carrytheload.org/kennethishmael or Carry The Load, P.O Box 261904, Plano, TX 75026.
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