Kenneth Simon Harlan
Kenneth Simon Harlan, 71, of Spiro cremation services will be conducted under the care of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.
Private memorialization by his family and loved ones will follow. He will be laid to rest in Spiro City Cemetery.
Kenny was born July 19, 1953, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Genelle (Clingenpeel) Harlan and Parks E. Harlan and passed away Nov. 7, 2024, in Spiro.
Raised in the Methodist Church of Spiro, Kenny carried his faith with him throughout his life. After serving his country in the Navy, he began a distinguished career as lead firefighter and hazardous waste response instructor at Station #2 at Fort Chaffee. Later, he worked as a firefighter and hazardous waste responder for FEMA in Denton, Texas.
Kenny had a passion for life that shone through his many interests. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed all types of athletics and played golf in his younger years. A talented guitarist with a love for classic rock, Kenny also had a deep appreciation for vintage sports cars and could share his vast knowledge about them with anyone willing to listen.
With a dry, witty sense of humor and a quiet, soft-spoken nature, Kenny left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him. His love for animals, particularly dogs, was evident through his excellent training skills and the bonds he shared with his pets. Above all, he took pride in his career and the stories that came with it.
Survivors are his nephew Troy Talley and wife Shari of Edmond; nieces Trisha (Talley) Pickle of Poteau, and Trae Branscum and husband Heath of Arkoma; seven great-nephews and nieces; and numerous Harlan and Clingenpeel cousins.
Kenny is preceded in death by his beloved sister, Margaret (Peggy) Harlan Talley.
Messages of condolence can be shared online at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Spiro.
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