Kenneth Travis Lightfoot (aka Foot or Snake), 78, of Amarillo, Texas passed away February 21, 2021. Graveside Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend Jerad Middaugh officiating.
Ken Lightfoot was born April 15, 1942 in Taft, Texas. He spent his childhood and teen years in Floydada, Texas. After graduating high school, Ken married Gayle Kendrick, December 7, 1961 and they were married 51 years before Gayle joined the Lord in 2012. Ken and Gayle lived in Pampa, Texas before moving to Amarillo and had two children. Ken worked for Bell Helicopter for several years before retiring. Ken took great pride in his family, kids, and grandkids. Ken loved dogs, fishing, playing cards with friends, and family activities. Ken and Gayle passed on their strong faith in Christ to their children.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home (6969 I-40 East) on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4 - 8 pm. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle, his father, William, his mother, Letha.
He is survived by his daughter Tonya Eddy (Kurt) of Temecula, CA, son Kelsey Lightfoot (Stacey) of Salida, CO and son Druston Chidester (Amber) of Amarillo; sister Nita Carmack of Amarillo, brother Mike Lightfoot (Bonnie) of Grand Junction, CO; grandchildren, Josh Eddy, Jaden Eddy, Kambry Lightfoot, Autumn Chidester, Cory Chidester and Bryce Chidester.
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