Kenny Ray Bradshaw's Obituary
Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Bradshaw, 59, a lifetime resident of Welch, OK, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
He was born October 10th, 1964 in Miami, OK to Silas Roy (S.R.) Bradshaw and the former Darlena Mae (Schumacher) Bradshaw. He was a 1983 graduate of Welch High School. On April 21st, 1984, he married the love of his life, Kim Warden, in a ceremony at First Baptist Church in Bluejacket. He and Kim made their home in Welch where they raised their two sons.
Kenny loved coyote hunting, pig shows, watching his grandchildren in sports and livestock shows, and helping his nieces and nephews show their livestock as well. For years, he coached his sons grade school football teams and summer league tee ball and baseball teams. He previously owned and operated 4K Feed Store in Welch alongside Kim. He was retired from the Welch Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Saint Ann Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, S.R.; a sister, Kathy Bradshaw; his father in law, Jack Warden; his stepdad, Jim Winton; as well as his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Kim, of the home; two sons, Kenton and wife Katie, and Kendal and wife Samantha, all of Bluejacket; his mother, Darlena (Schumacher) Winton of Miami; two grandchildren, Raleigh Ann and Kooper Silas; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17th, at the Thomas & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Welch. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 18th, at the Warden Family Cemetery. Greg Highsmith will officiate. Family members will serve as casket bearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Vinita FFA c/o Vinita Public Schools 114 S. Scraper Vinita, OK 74301, or to a charity of your choice.
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