Kenneth Wayne Cormier

Kenneth was a lifetime resident of Vinton who worked in the Oil Field for over forty years. He loved music and movies, the Saints, trying different foods, traveling, and living in the country. Kenneth had a way about him with making people feel good. He was known as being a kind and gentle man. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed greatly and forever in our hearts. Until we meet again.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Connie Cormier; daughter, Kristina LaBove and husband, Maurice; daughter, Tammie Henderson and husband, Cade all of Vinton; five grandchildren, Tina, Gracie, Cole, Caleb, and Christian; two step-grandchildren, Corey and Garret; two great-grandchildren, Kaylnn and Jayce; two sisters, Gail Daugherty and husband, Preston of DeQuincy; and Marilyn Martine and husband, Larry of Ragley; three brothers, Glenn Cormier and wife, Christal; Howard Cormier and wife, Dona; and Jamie Cormier and wife, Perri all of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Alice Cormier, and a brother, Mark Cormier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Reverend Carlos Garcia officiating. Burial will follow in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Hixson Funeral Home in Vinton. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com