Kendall Ray Early, known simply as “Kenny”, left this world on January 27th, 2024 surrounded

by his most precious loved ones. He spent most of his life in North Texas graduating from

Sherman High School in 1970, was a member of the Sigma Theta Epsilon fraternity in Grayson

County, worked as bar manager and bouncer for several bars and honky tonks in the

surrounding areas, and was known far and wide for being an exceptional fisherman. He served

his country in the United States Marine Corps earning the rank of Sergeant. His work as a

weapons expert took him all around the world including; Vietnam, The Philippines, Cambodia,

Japan, Tunisia, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and Holland to name a few. He had a reputation

as an extraordinary storyteller with great detail, insight, and an unmatched sense of humor. He

was known as a strong, loyal, and fierce protector to his family, friends, and those with whom he

served.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Juanita Early, sister Gwendolyn “Gwen”

Early, and countless friends and relatives that helped shape Kenny into the man that he was.

He is survived by his daughters Cassidy and Tawny Early, and their mother, Angela Bissel,

daughter Misty Boyd, as well as three talented grandchildren, Abbi Boyd, Mansel and Charlotte

Dougherty.

Kenny’s wishes were to include the following lyrics that best described his life and legacy:

And now the end is here, and so I face that final curtain. My friend I'll make it clear, I'll state my

case, of which I'm certain. I've lived a life that's full, I traveled each and every highway, and

more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets, I've had a few

But then again, too few to mention. I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway, and more, much more than

this I did it my way. Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew

When I bit off more than I could chew, but through it all, when there was doubt

I ate it up and spit it out, I faced it all and I stood tall, And did it my way, I've loved, I've laughed

and cried, I've had my fill my share of losing

And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing. To think I did all that and may I say - not in a

shy way, oh no, not me, I did it my way