While a Senior in High School in Gallatin, Ken enlisted in the US Navy on March 23, 1943. He served as a Pharmacist Mate 1st Class on board the USS Saugatuck during WWII and was Honorably Discharged on March 4, 1946. On October 13, 1950 he was called back to serve during the Korean War until May 8, 1951.
After the military service, Ken worked for the VA Hospital located in Leavenworth, KS. He started as a Motion Picture Operator and later became a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. He retired from the VA in 1978.
On April 11, 1953 he married Okaneida Stewart in Randolph County, AR. Ken is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years; father and mother; one brother, Richard Caraway; and a grandson, Marcus Priddy. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Leatha Conaty; two sons Mike Caraway (Debra) and Barry Caraway (Tammy) and a daughter Linda Welch (Palmer); three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Congregational Church of Sun City, 99th Ave and Union Hills.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to the Sun City Lodge BPOE #2559, 10760 W Union Hills Dr, Attn: Veteran’s Fund, Sun City, AZ 85372. On check memo line please write: “Honor Flight-Ken Caraway”.
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