Kenneth Dale Westbrook passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004. He was born Sept. 3, 1023 to Tom and Della Westbrook in Selma, Calif.

He married Edith Johnson Sept. 4, 1942 in Santa Clara, Calif. They had three sons. Edith preceded him in death Feb. 6, 1999.

Kenneth was gifted in music. He played the violin, guitar and steel guitar. He tried to obey the voice of the Lord. Once, he was told to go home a different way and he found his niece, Gloria. She had followed some friends from school and then didn't know how to get home. He took her home.

Kenneth is a veteran of World War II. He trained for the army at Fort Ord, Calif. and was shipped to service in Europe. Many times he was a lineman, working behind enemy lines running wire. When God told him to move, he moved. There would be explosions right behind him.

Kenneth was awarded the Bronze Star and other medals. He received an honorable discharge in 1945 when the war ended.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Joyce McCuistion Westbrook, of Broken Arrow; sister Edith Jackson, of Turlock, Calif.; brothers Ernest Westbrook, of Saratoga, Calif. and Don Westbrook of Atwater, Calif.; three sons Mel Westbrook, of Rowlett, Texas, Gary Westbrook, of Sapulpa and Brian Westbrook, of Monterey, Calif. He has grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Texas and California.

The family would also like to thank all those who were so supportive during this difficult time. A very special thank you to Sojourn Care who cared for Kenneth during his illness. He was truly blessed to have such wonderful friends to have passed through his life.

Dinner will be served for the family at the First Assembly of God Church at noon on the day of the service. The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004 at Green Hill Funeral Home.

The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.