Kenneth Lee

Mcdonnal

Kenneth Lee McDonnal, age 86 passed in Norman, Oklahoma on April 16, 2024. Kenneth was born January 28, 1939, in Ryan, Oklahoma to Earl and Mary Ona McDonnal.  He had one brother Cletith Ray McDonnal, and two sisters, Jo Evelyn Elliot, and Quannah Ann O'Darling

He grew up on a farm in Ryan, OK where he learned the value of hard work.  After his family moved to Oklahoma City, he had several paper routes and found odd jobs while he was in Junior High School.

Kenneth attended Capitol Hill High School where he was on the wrestling team and learned to upholster through their vocational programs.  He became an expert in the restoration of beautiful Antique furniture and in the restoration of the interiors of Antique and Classic cars.  He also served several years in the Army National Guard.

He met Vivian Lee Williams and married her on February 20, 1959, and then started a life together.  They had a little girl, Terry Reana McDonnal on June 25, 1960.

He owned Ken's Carpet and was a partner in Elmac Carpet in Blanchard.  He installed all kinds of floor coverings and upholstered beautiful furniture.  He also worked in manufacturing at Prestolite Battery and Western Electric and was good at many things including fixing any kind of machinery and team leadership.

Kenneth loved working in his garden, planting trees, listening to classical music, working on his mowers and his beloved pickup truck.  He loved spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.  He was known for building tree houses and loved carving wooden swords for any that wanted them.

Kenneth lived a long life due to his hard work, his love for his wife and commitment to his family.  At the time of his passing, He was living on land near Dibble, which was purchased nearly fifty years ago.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Mary McDonnal; his siblings, Cletith Ray McDonnal, Jo Evelyn Elliott, and Quannah O'Darling; and his in-laws, Walter and Frances Williams.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Vivian McDonnal; daughter, Terry Ellis; son in law, Peter Ellis; and grandchildren, Peter Ellis Jr., Michael Ellis, and Katie Clements, and their spouses.  He is also survived by nine great grandchildren Janie, Audrey, Abigail, Joe, Lukas, Mikaela, Bridgette, Jakob, and Samuel.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Dibble Cemetery, Dibble, Oklahoma.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.