On October 6, 2013, Avid golfer and KU fan, Kenneth L. Crawford, age 68, of Hugoton, Kansas, entered the kingdom of heaven peacefully with his wife and children at his side. Kenneth entered the world on April 30, 1945 the son of Lloyd and Dorene (Hodges) Crawford. Kenneth grew up in Hugoton on the family farm and was a graduate of Hugoton High School.

On July 4, 1965, Kenneth married Linda Kagarice; she survives.

Other survivors include; one daughter; Stachia Nordyke of Hugoton, Kansas, two sons; Jan Crawford and wife Dettra of Hugoton, Kansas and Christopher Crawford and wife Laurie of Hugoton, Kansas, and Grandchildren; Trista and Malik Panjwani, Dylan Nordyke, Blake Sondergaard, Brock Crawford, Kynna Crawford, Madison Crawford and Kynli Crawford.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 10:30 a.m . at the First Christian Church, Hugoton, Kansas with Pastor Heath Kelley and Pastor Eric Mason and officiating. Burial will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery, Hugoton, Kansas. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m . until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home, Hugoton, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial be given to Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 .