John L. Kenyon, age 80 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 2, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Eugene and Geraldine (Straub) Kenyon. John was a 1950 graduate of Lakeview High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. He was co-owner of Todd Boat Sales and Services on Gull Lake for 25 years and then was employed at Kalamazoo Fire Equipment Company for 25 years. John was a volunteer fire fighter in Ross Township for over 20 years and enjoyed model boat building and golfing. On September 30, 1977 he was married to Treva Jean (Fisher), who survives. Also surviving are seven children: Kim Marie Shirley of North Carolina, Todd Eugene (Sally) Kenyon of Hickory Corners, Timothy John Kenyon of Florida, Dawn (Dominic) Britton of Chicago, IL, Vickie (Chris) Davis, Kay (Richard) Case and Sheryl Troutner all of Battle Creek; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
