Crawford resident Kenneth L. McAfee passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at the Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta, Colorado. He was 74 years old.
No services will be held at this time.
Kenneth Lyle McAfee was born Aug. 7, 1945, to Cleston L. and Lucille J. (Francis) McAfee in Rifle, Colorado. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Rifle and Denver. After high school Kenneth went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy.
In 1963 Kenneth married Helen Gail Tetstone in Denver, Colorado. To this union four children were born; the couple later lost two of their infant children. The marriage later dissolved. On Sept. 29, 1979, Kenneth married Linda Lew Brown in Denver, Colorado. To this union a son was born. The family moved to Crawford in 1995. The couple shared 37 years of marriage before Linda passed away in 2016 in Montrose, Colorado.
Kenneth belonged to the One-Eyed Jacks MC. He enjoyed motorcycles, tinkering, fishing, boating, guns, building model boats, hiking, biking, animals especially dogs, the mountains. Most of all Kenneth cherished his family and friends.
Kenneth is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Abeyta (Kevin) and Kelly Kidwell (Brian); a son, Lewis McAfee; a brother, Michael Stookey; sisters, Kathy Morey and Glenda Webster. Kenneth is further survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his beloved fur kids, Tank and Wiggles.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents, Cleston and Lucille; a brother, Johnny; two infant children, Bruce and Angelina.
Donations can be made in Kenneth’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516
Topeka, KS 66675 and/or CAWS PO Box 1736, Paonia, CO 81428
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.