Kenneth Funkhouser

Kenneth Wayne Funkhouser, 91, Carmi, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at 5:05 a.m. at Carmi Manor. He was born October 7, 1926 in Eldorado. IL the son of Leroy "Roy" and Helen (Allen) Funkhouser.  He married Alpha Eleanor Orman on April 20, 1946 and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2009. Wayne was a livestock and grain farmer. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi. Wayne served on several church boards throughout his life.  He was a music evangelist for many local revivals and was Music Director at Cherry St. Baptist Church for many years.

Surviving are two daughters:Jeanna Funkhouser of Hermitage, TN and Nancy Abby and her husband Darrell of Bedford, TX; two grandchildren Tracy (Tim) Lindvall and Brian (Brooke) Abby; eight great-grandchildren, Andrew, Brandon, Connor, Dustin and Abby Lindvall and Braydon, Benjamin and Brody Abby.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Helen Funkhouser and his wife, Eleanor Funkhouser.

A graveside service and burial for Kenneth Wayne Funkhouser will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 at North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi with Rev. Terry Hall officiating.  Visitation will be at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.