Gary Lee Kenney Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Lee Kenney of Tow, Texas, born in Hobbs, New Mexico, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 6, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Lee Kenney to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Kenney and Bernice Hibbitts; his stepfather Manton Ray Dodson; and his siblings, LaDonna Hamilton, Jeanette Plante, Butch Dodson, Bruce Boller and Larry Kenney.
He is survived by: his spouse Kelly Kenney; his children, Gary Don (Amanda), Weylon (Kathryn), Aaron (Bobbie Jo) and Benito Gonzales; his stepchildren, Lynn Talton (Jeff), Binnie Heffington and Ricky Heffington; and his siblings, Gay Helton, Nella Wilkerson, Birdie Hickey, Randy Dodson, Jack Boller and Dale Kenney. He is also survived by his 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home (6801 I-20BL, Odessa, TX 79762). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his honor.
