Kenneth E. Falkner

Kenneth E. Falkner, 86, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 with his daughter Lynne and his son in-law Todd Broussard by his side. Ken will be remembered smiling as an inspiration to all that knew and loved him. He loved the Lord, his family and friends and lived his life honoring them. Preceding him in death was his wife, Nancy Falkner, of forty-one years. Ken was born in Dallas, Texas and graduated Sunset High School in 1950, attended Arlington State College before enrolling in the US Air Force in 1952-1956. Ken graduated proudly from Texas A&M University in 1959. His name will be honored at Texas A&M Muster Ceremony in College Station on April 22, 2019 where his granddaughter Madeleine will answer when his name is called. Ken loved his career and was employed in the consumer product division of Union Carbide for twenty years, worked in New York City and resided in Connecticut fifteen of those years. He graduated from The Columbia University Graduate School of Business Executive Program. After retiring from Union Carbide, Ken moved to Houston, Texas to pursue a career in the food brokerage business as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Service Brokerage in Houston, Texas for twenty years. During his tenure he served on multiple advisory boards for national consumer product companies. Ken was a man of strong Christian faith and lived serving God. During his retirement he cared for his wife, Nancy, who lost her battle to ovarian cancer in 2002. He was always positive and uplifting to those around him. Ken’s favorite pastimes were spending time with family, playing tennis, researching stock investments, gardening and watching football and baseball. Ken loved to cook and enjoyed Texas BBQ. He was a great role model to his children, grandchildren and friends regarding love, generosity and helping others. Ken is survived by son, Mark Falkner and wife Lisa, and granddaughters Sarah and Stephanie, great grand-daughter Haley Grace of Delaware; daughter Lynne Broussard and husband Todd, grandchildren Madeleine and Luke Broussard of Austin, Texas. Ken is also survived by his special friend, Pat Eison who he found comfort and companionship with for the last eighteen years. Ken’s memorial service will be held on Friday, April 26th at 11:00 am at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Episcopal Church in Missouri City, Texas. The family will gather at Greenlawn Memorial Park where Ken will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Nancy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lavender Springs -Memorial Garden in Austin, Texas. Ken spent his last months at Lavender Springs Assisted Living Home gardening, resting and listening to Willie Nelson. Lavender Springs and Halcyon Hospice both demonstrated amazing care during Ken’s final days here. Ken’s final words were “I love you Jesus.” To send flowers or to leave tributes and words of condolence please visit www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

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Kenneth E. Falkner

April 12, 2019