Ssgt Mcaninch

SSgt. Kenneth Keith McAninch
July 31, 1982 - Oct. 21, 2010
Sgt. Kenneth Keith McAninch, 28, Hopkinsville, Ky., formerly of
Logansport, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in the Yahya Khel district,
Afghanistan. He was born July 31, 1982, in Monticello, the son of
Marvin McAninch and Cheryl A. Richardson. On June 11, 2010, in
Hopkinsville, Ky., he married Shawnna R. Sidwell, and she survives.
Kenneth was a staff sergeant serving with the U.S. Army. His awards
and decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal,
Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army
Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with
Mobilization Device and Combat Infantryman Badge.
Kenneth attended Southeastern, Eastlawn and Pioneer elementary
schools. He also attended Delphi Middle School and Lewis Cass
High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing video games,
especially “Call of Duty”, and was an avid artist.
He is survived by his wife, Shawnna R. McAninch; four sons,
Jeremiah McAninch, Braxton McAninch, Brayden McAninch and Colby
McAninch; one daughter, Shyanne Adam; mother, Cheryl A. Nance
and husband Richard, Peru; father, Marvin McAninch and wife
Regina, Logansport; sisters, Kayla Ann Wallace, Katie Lee McAninch
and Brianna McAninch, all of Logansport; brothers, Jason McAninch
and Briar McAninch, both of Logansport; stepbrother, David Jackson
Nance and wife Tammy, Idaho; stepbrother, Richie Nance, Peru;
stepsister, Melanie Bennett, Peru; maternal grandmother, Barbara
Price and husband Elmer, Monticello; paternal grandmother, Mary
Downing, Lake Cicott; paternal grandmother, Carol McAninch,
Burnettsville; step-grandparents, Fred and Connie Taylor,
Logansport; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Marvin McAninch Sr. and
James Richardson; one step-grandfather, Clarence H. Downing;
and step-grandparents, Richard and Helen Nance.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at The First Assembly of God Church,
831 Burlington Ave., Logansport, with Pastor David Nihiser
officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to The Kenneth McAninch Family Fund C/O
Security Federal Savings. You may sign the guest book and send
online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.

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