Kenneth Byng

Ken was born Thursday, June 9, 1938 in Oconto, Wisconsin, the son of Jerry Byng, Sr. and Ruth Fye. He married Elaine Johnson on November 3, 1968 at Reno, Nevada and worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Military Sealift Command 28 Years. Ken Byng lived in Oakland, Arkansas since 1988 moving from California. He was a proud american citizen and a patriotic naval veteran who was passionate for fishing, wildlife, the outdoors and gardening. He was a world traveler, experiencing many beautiful places and was a dedicated family man. Kenneth Byng died Thursday, March 5, 2009 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 70. Survivors: his wife, Elaine Byng, of Oakland, AR, son, Bernard (Yvette) Byng, of Tracy, CA, daughter, Pamela Byng of Charlotte, NC, brother, Jerry (Carol) Byng of Abrams, WI, 2 sisters, Shirley Earley of Peshtigo, WI and Carol Owens of Milwaukee, WI, numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, Andrea and Jessica Byng and special friends, Corky, Jim and Chuck. Funeral: A Memorial Celebration for Kenneth W. Byng of Oakland, AR, will be 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Oakland Community Center, with Tony DeWeese officiating. Memorials: may be made to Gail's Pets Second Chance, P.O. Box 83, Oakland, AR 72661. gailspets@yahoo.com