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Kenneth Troy York

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Kenneth Troy York Veteran

Birth
Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
24 Feb 2016 (aged 93)
Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA
Burial
Pampa, Gray County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Kenneth Troy York
October 1, 1922 - February 24, 2016

Kenneth Troy York, 93, of Bryson and formerly of Pampa, died February 24, 2016 in Wichita Falls.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, with Rev. Richard Bartel, associate pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Pampa, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mr. York was born October 1, 1922 in Waurika, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during World War II on the USS Wadsworth in the Pacific. Troy was a member of the National Guard in Pampa from 1952 until 1955. He married Anna Mae Graham on September 7, 1951 in Lovington, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on October 1, 1999. He was a member of the Pampa Optimist Club since 1963, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Pampa. He was a process operator for Cabot Corporation, retiring in 1985 after 35 years of service.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Ray Colwell of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Steve York of Florida; two brothers, Don Bigham of Amarillo and Oscar York, Sr. of Whitesboro; four sisters, Dorothy Kennemer and Joy Huckins, both of Pampa, Bonnie Mae Lowry and Anna Alice, both of Whitesoro; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a son, James Howell Colwell in 1974.

Memorials may be made to Graham Church of God, PO Box 217, Graham, Texas 76450

(Published by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, February 25, 2016)
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U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Kenneth Troy York
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1923
Birth Place: Waurika Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Residence Place: Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Employer: Helps Father On Farm
Weight: 145
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Francis Warner
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Kenneth Troy York Self (Head)
Francis Warner Mother
Kenneth Troy York
October 1, 1922 - February 24, 2016

Kenneth Troy York, 93, of Bryson and formerly of Pampa, died February 24, 2016 in Wichita Falls.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, with Rev. Richard Bartel, associate pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Pampa, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mr. York was born October 1, 1922 in Waurika, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during World War II on the USS Wadsworth in the Pacific. Troy was a member of the National Guard in Pampa from 1952 until 1955. He married Anna Mae Graham on September 7, 1951 in Lovington, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on October 1, 1999. He was a member of the Pampa Optimist Club since 1963, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Pampa. He was a process operator for Cabot Corporation, retiring in 1985 after 35 years of service.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Ray Colwell of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Steve York of Florida; two brothers, Don Bigham of Amarillo and Oscar York, Sr. of Whitesboro; four sisters, Dorothy Kennemer and Joy Huckins, both of Pampa, Bonnie Mae Lowry and Anna Alice, both of Whitesoro; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a son, James Howell Colwell in 1974.

Memorials may be made to Graham Church of God, PO Box 217, Graham, Texas 76450

(Published by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, February 25, 2016)
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U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Kenneth Troy York
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1923
Birth Place: Waurika Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Residence Place: Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Employer: Helps Father On Farm
Weight: 145
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Francis Warner
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Kenneth Troy York Self (Head)
Francis Warner Mother


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