Kenneth Joe Tull, 68, of Waco, passed away on Easter Sunday Morning, April 12, 2020.
The family will receive friends from one’s vehicle from 4:30PM to 6PM Wednesday, April 15th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Graveside Service: 1PM Thursday, April 16th at Rosemound Cemetery. Under Texas mandate, up to ten persons are allowed under the tent with others respecting social distancing from afar.
Kenneth Joe Tull was born June 21, 1951 to Calvin and Emma Tull in Waco. Kenneth worked for the City of Waco and Working Man’s Friend Gas Station for many years. A few years before retirement, he and his son owned and operated a construction company. Kenneth will always be remembered for his love of car racing, willingness to lend a hand whenever the chance was given, his pride in his family and his humorous sayings.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Jerry, Jimmy and Tommy.
Kenneth is survived by his wife and best friend, Esther Tull; sons, Ricky Tull and wife Jennifer, Johnny Tull and wife Nicole, and Calvin Tull and wife Lana; stepsons, Julio Leija, Jr., Jeffery Leija, Joshua Leija and wife Stacy; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; loving sister, Berlene Swaner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Esther has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kenny’s home church: Grace Gospel Church, P.O. Box 407, Axtell, TX 76624.
Place of Service: Rosemound Cemetery , 3201 S. 12th St.; Waco, TX 76706
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Uncle Kenny was one of a kind. Always making people laugh, he had such a kind soul and was such a joy to be around. He will be missed here on earth by many people, but I know he is with my dad(Jimmy), Jerry and Tommy watching racing in Heaven.
Godspeed Kenny, your soul is free…
Love, Michelle (Tull) Johnston
Berline and family… Prayers for you and Kenny’s family during this sad time. May God’s love bring you comfort and peace.
I am sorry for your family’s sadness now in loosing Kenny. I knew him when I was a teenager as Linda’s younger brother. He was always funny and drove a cool car. Take solice in that his suffering is over. Prayers for his entire family.
Baylor Scott & White Hospice would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Thank you for allowing us to care for Mr. Tull and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenny was joy to be around always making you laugh and had a great smile. Sorry for everyone loss and prayers for the family. He is home now with other love ones Rest In
Peace.
Kenny was a sweet and kind person. He had a way
To made you laugh when around him. He had a great smile
Rest In Peace you are home with other love ones.
So sorry to hear about Kenny. Prayers for you to draw strength from Jesus.
Kenny was quiet and humble man. Loved to be around the racing families. He will be missed. Love and condolences to the family.
Berlene & Family,
So sorry to hear about Kenny.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love & sympathy,
Donna Coone
Please know we are thinking and praying for each of you during this time. We will miss Kenny and how he was always so cheerful.
Peace and Love to our Pastor and his Whole Family Loved the video – you can tell Kenney loved to be with his loved ones.
We-z
Ricky & Jennifer I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers . Vickie & Dennis Ayers
We are lifting your family up in prayers and so sorry for your loss
Betty and J warren send their love and prayers as do we Charles and Linda Wallace
Ricky and Jennifer I’m so sorry to hear of you loved ones death. Not a good time of year, you will never forget it. Prayers for you to get through this.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. Love you .
We love you and are praying for your family. If we could be there for the service, please know we would! May God give you peace that only He can give during this time. We pray that He will give you strength beyond comprehension and a calmness that cannot be explained. He is awesome and loves you more than you can imagine. God bless the service.
My heart has ached for the family during Kenny’s illness and death. May God be your comfort and the assurance you have that you will see him again bring you peace.
Knew Kenny all the way from elementary school at Meadowbrook through University High School. We were cousins on my grandmothers side, whose grandmother was a Tull. Many a day we rode bikes together when he lived on Shelby. He was a good old boy….will truly miss him. Terry Brink
Debra C Tull Sapaugh,
Kenny was a sweet and joyful cousin. I will always cherish my memories with him . My thoughts and prayers are with Rickey, Johnny, and Calvin. Berlene hugs and prayers for you. I wish I could be there with all of you. My daddy loved his nephews and niece so very much. He always loved to talk about each of you. He would say they are more than just my nephew and nieces, they are my brothers and sister, my family.
Love, Debbie
Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Kenneth Tull was a good man. He was best man aty wedding in 1970. He helped with Martins hot rods, working on them and in the pits. He was quiet and soft spoken, very gentle. I loved Kenny! He was the same every time I saw him. May he rejoice greatly now that his race is run. He did it well!