Kenneth Myrick

Kenneth L. Myrick, 85, of Upshur County, Texas, went to be with his Lord, on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.

Kenneth was Born December 4, 1940, in Bay Springs, Mississippi, to Daniel H. and Cassie McClelland Myrick. He attended John Tyler High School, and also completed his education at Tyler Junior College. Kenneth proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He married the love of his life, Mary Diana Peters on September 26, 1964, in Tyler, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mike Myrick; and two sisters, Louise Parrish and Doris Trow.

Survivors include his loving wife, Diana Myrick; daughter, Suzanne Welch; a son-in-law, Robert Welch; brother, Frank Myrick and spouse, Reba; sisters, Mimi Weston and spouse, Greg, Shirley Hogenmiller and spouse, Richard; three grandchildren, Kaylee Welch and spouse, Bethany, Nicole Pilcher and spouse, Rhett, Kendall Welch; and a great grandchild, Luke Pilcher.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Gladewater Memorial Park Cemetery in Gladewater, with Pastor Wade Harman officiating.