Kenneth Reddy

July 23, 1943 - January 29, 2021

Born in Bowie, Texas on 7/23/1943 to Margaret Evans Reddy & Edison Reddy. Passed away on 1/29/2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1961. Continued his education after serving in the Texas National Guard with an industrial engineering degree from UT Arlington. He was employed at Union Carbide in Louisiana. Then returned to Texas & was employed by LTV, Bell Helicopter, General Dynamics, Hobbs Trailers & Aztec trailers. Married to Gloria (Chipper) Sandefur Reddy 9/10/1966. They were married for 54 years. One daughter Jeanette Susan McGurk and two grandchildren Helen & Lauren McGurk. Retired from Bell Helicopter Aug. of 2007 and moved to Hideaway. In Hideaway, Kenneth was a member of the computer club, photography club, and the wood working club. He built the fence around the cemetery in Hideaway. Also building several railing for Hideaway residents. His last 5 years were spent mastering brewing beer. In Kenneth’s travels he visited Turkey, China, Ireland, and Germany. He also hiked Big Bend many times with his friend Jack. There will be no service but a Celebration of Life BBQ possible in the fall when Covid has settled down. In Lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the East Texas Food Bank or to your local food bank.