Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes

While surrounded by his loving family, Kenneth Owen Brinlee passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the age of 78. Ken went to meet his Heavenly Father and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Anita Brinlee. The son of Leva Leon and Sue (Warren) Brinlee, Kenneth was born on February 4, 1940 in Caney, Oklahoma. Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Virginia and New York. He served on a few rescue missions. One mission was to rescue a sail boat lost at sea and one of its occupants was John Glenn. He married his beloved sweetheart, Lois Juanita “Anita” Chaffee and together shared many wonderful years together and raising their daughters until her passing in 1980. In 1967, Ken and the family moved from New York to Oklahoma City and began a life in Oklahoma City, and he became an avid OU and OSU football fan. For many years, Ken provided for his family by working in the automotive body repair and restoration industry. He worked for Dub Richardson Ford, Larry Spencer Ford, OKC Auto Works before managing Body Pro Shop. Most of all, Ken loved the Lord and his family. He will be deeply missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his:
Parents;
Wife, Anita Brinlee;
Infant Brother;
Sister, Peggy Hill.

He leaves behind his loving family:
Daughter, Sherry Countryman;
Daughter, Shelly Crawford and her husband, Frank;
Brother, Ronald Brinlee;
Sister, Shirley Crozier and her husband, Leon;
Sister, Bobbie Beets
Granddaughter, Kristin Zumwalt and her husband, Chris;
Granddaughter, Courtney Countryman;
Great Grandchildren: Braeden and Jaxon Crawford, Kendra and Lance Zumwalt, Easton Zumwalt;
Many other loving family and friends.

Affiliations

US Marine Corps