Ken Nealy's Obituary
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Kenneth Nealy was born to the parents of Carl & Betty Nealy on July 24, 1959 in Fort Worth Texas.
He received his primary and secondary education in the Fort Worth School District. After graduating from Everman High School in 1977, he matriculated at the University of North Texas.
Ken served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1980. Ken's love for serving people led him to working at the Fort Worth Fire Department for 30 years. He enjoyed his job at the Fire Department as a rescuer, recruiter, and educator.
After retirement in 2013 Ken spent many days enjoying the Dallas Cowboys. Ken was an avid fan of football. During his early years he was coached by his father (The late Reverend Carl Nealy) in football, softball, baseball and track.
Ken met and married his love on September 20th 2003 . They shared many blissful years together, their daughters Kim & Mesha completed this union.
Ken accepted Christ at an early age and attended East Saint Paul Baptist Church where his father, “ The late Reverend Carl Nealy ministered.
On September 23rd Ken answered the Master's call and boarded the chariot to Zion and entered the gates of heaven where he was met by all of heaven's angels and his loved ones gone before.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 17 years, Kathryn Nealy; daughters Kimberly Nealy and Mesha Brown; 5 grandchildren and a host of loved ones and friends.
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