CMSGT US Air Force
Korea, Vietnam
Loving husband and father Kenneth Rea Whitley joined his wife of more than 61 years, Rena Jeannine Marie (Plourde), in the afterlife on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born August 19, 1933, in Granger, Texas, to Vernon Edward Whitley and Letha (Appling) Hanks; the youngest of their four boys.
Kenneth retired from a 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in South Vietnam during the war and received a number of decorations, badges, campaign ribbons and citations during his career, including the Bronze Star Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After retirement, Kenneth and Rena moved to New Braunfels, TX, and he completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University – San Marcos (formerly SWTSU) and taught grades 9 -12 in the Comal School District for several years. He spent more than 30 years of his life researching and documenting his family genealogy, including the publication of several ‘mug’ books. He was preceded in death by his brother Chester P. “Bubba” Whitley, with whom he spent many hours on “grave-hunting” road trips for their genealogy research. He also had a special bond with cousin Alvy Ray Smith on Smith and Whitley family genealogy. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution. He most recently resided at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans’ Home in Floresville, TX.
Kenneth is survived by two brothers, three daughters, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Rest in peace, sir.
Korea, Vietnam
Loving husband and father Kenneth Rea Whitley joined his wife of more than 61 years, Rena Jeannine Marie (Plourde), in the afterlife on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born August 19, 1933, in Granger, Texas, to Vernon Edward Whitley and Letha (Appling) Hanks; the youngest of their four boys.
Kenneth retired from a 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in South Vietnam during the war and received a number of decorations, badges, campaign ribbons and citations during his career, including the Bronze Star Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After retirement, Kenneth and Rena moved to New Braunfels, TX, and he completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University – San Marcos (formerly SWTSU) and taught grades 9 -12 in the Comal School District for several years. He spent more than 30 years of his life researching and documenting his family genealogy, including the publication of several ‘mug’ books. He was preceded in death by his brother Chester P. “Bubba” Whitley, with whom he spent many hours on “grave-hunting” road trips for their genealogy research. He also had a special bond with cousin Alvy Ray Smith on Smith and Whitley family genealogy. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution. He most recently resided at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans’ Home in Floresville, TX.
Kenneth is survived by two brothers, three daughters, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Rest in peace, sir.
CMSGT US Air Force
Korea, Vietnam
Loving husband and father Kenneth Rea Whitley joined his wife of more than 61 years, Rena Jeannine Marie (Plourde), in the afterlife on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born August 19, 1933, in Granger, Texas, to Vernon Edward Whitley and Letha (Appling) Hanks; the youngest of their four boys.
Kenneth retired from a 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in South Vietnam during the war and received a number of decorations, badges, campaign ribbons and citations during his career, including the Bronze Star Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After retirement, Kenneth and Rena moved to New Braunfels, TX, and he completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University – San Marcos (formerly SWTSU) and taught grades 9 -12 in the Comal School District for several years. He spent more than 30 years of his life researching and documenting his family genealogy, including the publication of several ‘mug’ books. He was preceded in death by his brother Chester P. “Bubba” Whitley, with whom he spent many hours on “grave-hunting” road trips for their genealogy research. He also had a special bond with cousin Alvy Ray Smith on Smith and Whitley family genealogy. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution. He most recently resided at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans’ Home in Floresville, TX.
Kenneth is survived by two brothers, three daughters, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Rest in peace, sir.
Korea, Vietnam
Loving husband and father Kenneth Rea Whitley joined his wife of more than 61 years, Rena Jeannine Marie (Plourde), in the afterlife on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born August 19, 1933, in Granger, Texas, to Vernon Edward Whitley and Letha (Appling) Hanks; the youngest of their four boys.
Kenneth retired from a 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in South Vietnam during the war and received a number of decorations, badges, campaign ribbons and citations during his career, including the Bronze Star Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After retirement, Kenneth and Rena moved to New Braunfels, TX, and he completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University – San Marcos (formerly SWTSU) and taught grades 9 -12 in the Comal School District for several years. He spent more than 30 years of his life researching and documenting his family genealogy, including the publication of several ‘mug’ books. He was preceded in death by his brother Chester P. “Bubba” Whitley, with whom he spent many hours on “grave-hunting” road trips for their genealogy research. He also had a special bond with cousin Alvy Ray Smith on Smith and Whitley family genealogy. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution. He most recently resided at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans’ Home in Floresville, TX.
Kenneth is survived by two brothers, three daughters, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Rest in peace, sir.
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