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Kenneth Duane Brinson, 87, died September 27, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina. He was born June 24, 1934, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of James "Marion" and Ruth B. (Atteberry) Brinson. He served his country as a Specialist 4 with the United States Army from 1956 to 1958.

Kenneth was a machinist and electrician, working for The Tool Room Inc., Electrontica, and the T.V. Station.

He is survived by his children; daughter, Joy Richey of Powdersville, South Carolina; son, James K. Richey and wife Melaine of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and six grandchildren, Ben Fletcher, Jonathan Vaughn, Coryn, Caitlyn, Carissa, and Cameron Richey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Hope McCurry.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas, with Pastor Tim Patrick presiding.  Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.

A Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at First Baptist Simpsonville Chapel, Simpsonville, South Carolina, with Pastor Rob White presiding.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS  67544.