Happy Birthday Daddy. You are in my heart every day. I love you. I love you.

Ten years today. My heart is so full of love for you. You are here with me. And when I think of you, the first thing that comes to my eye is not a tear but a smile.
I am so proud and blessed to call you my Forever Missed, beloved Father.
Love you Daddy

Happy birthday to you in heaven Kenny Montgomery ❤

Love you, Daddy. It's been 10 years that you've been gone - I think about you every day. You are always in my heart.

Dearest Uncle Kenneth,
I hadn't been to this memorial site before and reading over all of these lovely memories and experiencing such a resurgence of my own loving and happy memories of you has me choked up in my chest and throat, with tears welling up... both from missing you and the intensity of our own memories. I spent many a blissful hour with you in your music room as we made music together. Harmonizing and singing with you was sheer joy - even when I sometimes didn't really know the song. We had such fun winging it together! You have been a blessing in my life from my earliest recollections. Your kindness and caring were unending. I will always love you - you were an amazing uncle and friend.

It's been four years now. There's another Kenny in the family now - named after you. He's Eric and Rachel's son and he just started to walk. I remember how you delighted in Hannah, Austin, Eric, Christopher, Lance and Ryan when they were little. You were the world's best Grandpa. We keep you alive in the shiny face of your great grand baby, Kenny, in the breathtakingly beautiful face of your sweet bride, Marysue, and in the scores of people who loved you - as well as these 37,000 people who have come to this site to pay you a visit. Love, Love, Love, Lynn

Daddy, I've been listening to your music a lot today. I'm working on a documentary about you, your music and your well-lived and well-loved life. It was an honor to be your daughter. I hope I can do you justice.

Happy Birthday, Daddy.

Every time I listen to this song I see you playing your guitar in your music room. You're sitting on a stool, one boot on the ground, the other toe tapping to the music. I enter the room and you lift your head and smile at me and the whole world is alive - just as you are forever in my heart.

Song by Lefty Frizzell, Sung by Jo-El Sonnier

"I lose my blues, honey, when I'm with you
No one else can do you're in my heart to stay
But when I'm gone, and I'm all alone
I'll be singing this song I wanna be with you, always

I'd be happy, dearest, if you could only be here
And always be nearer, forever and a day
Then we'd travel far, we'd be some big shinin' star
Just you and my guitar and stay there, sweetheart for always."

Uncle Kenny...just thinking about you today. Remembering your warmth and laughter. Brought a smile to my face. Love you! Nancy

Hi Daddy, Here it is the 3rd anniversary since we last saw your handsome, funny face. I see you all the time in my mind, in the smile of your beautiful wife, in the sound of a great country riff and of course in the many hours of video and music recordings we have. I found a new video that I hadn't seen since we made it 5 years ago. You are working in my compost pile talking about your oil check, Jethro and the "cement pond." Those that know you will picture this scene and laugh. We love you always and forever, Lynn

Hi Kenny, this is from your forever loving wife, Marysue,
"Me You, Me You." 
I think about you every day. I talk to you every day and every night. I read this poem recently and it felt like you had written it for me:

"Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it."

We have big news in the family. Eric and Rachel are having a baby boy. He will be born in May just a few weeks after your birthday. They are naming him Kenneth after you. We all love you and miss you and can't wait to meet Kenny 2. Before you send him to us, put a guitar in his hands and teach him a few licks.
I love you, Marysue

Hi Daddy, Happy Birthday. You are 86 today. You always said you wanted to make it to 100. Well you will make it that long and much much longer because we all carry you in our hearts everyday and always will. Mom is taking the train up today and we will play your music and tell stories on you and tomorrow we'll head down to your favorite BBQ restaurant and eat way too much but enjoy every minute of it. I love you, Lynnie

Hi Daddy,
It has been 2 years now, it seems like yesterday and it seems like forever. Saturday, we went to visit the cemetery. Karen scattered pink rose petals, Craig put fresh bark all around the Oklahoma flagstone. The big cowboy boot planter that Christopher picked out is all abloom. The rose bushes Mom and Karen planted have hundreds of buds bursting with spring. Sunday we awoke to your music on the jukebox. Then we went to Flo's and ordered Biscuits and Gravy with extra Sausage. I love you, we love you. You are always with us.

Hi Daddy, I spent some time with you today on this wonderful site. Thank you to the founder of Forevermissed. You have brought peace to so many families by creating this space for us to remember our loved ones - to laugh, to cry and to ponder life's mysteries and joys.
Daddy, you live in our hearts and you live on these pages.
PS my new favorite shirt is your soft green flannel. I'm making a quilt with some of your old jeans. Hannah had to write a sonnet for her English class. She cheated a little and said she didn't want to write a new one so she turned in the sonnet she wrote for you. She got an A+

May his Soul rest in Peace

Reading your words your Father seemed to be a wonderful and talented man. I am terribly sorry for your loss. As with my Mother, the pain and sorrow of her presence no longer on this earth will never go away, time just makes it easier to live with. Beyond forever in your heart and memories. Thank you for allowing me to get to know a little about your Father....BC Beyer

Hi Daddy,
The healing process continues. When I think of you now, tears are not the first emotion. I can smile more and laugh, thinking of how you used to play the piano with your nose or walk on your knees with your feet behind your neck. You were silly and miraculous, one of God's true wonders, so talented and charming, loving and devoted.

Happy Birthday dear Kenneth!!! From my brother and I. We miss your hugs,but I know you are keeping an eye on us from heaven.

Hi Daddy,
One year. One long, yet instantaneous year. I took flowers from my garden and planted them around your headstone. I feel your love and sweet strength around me always. This week, Mom gave me the biggest gift of all. She said, "Lynny, Daddy revered you." I hope to live my life worthy of your love.

Daddy, be on the lookout for Ruby up there in heaven. She's up there to sing with you and Uncle Bud and Connie. We love you so much and when I look up and see a beautiful sky, I hear your sweet music and see your twinkling smile. Love, love, forever love, your Lynnie

I just wanted to say your memorial is beautiful. I pray God will continue to strengthen you. I hope you can also take comfort in Revelation 21:4: "[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more…the former things have passed away.""

LaVonne wrote: Kenneth was such a good man and I miss him like crazy!!! My only consolation is that I know he is with Jesus and our dear Connie! God bless you for taking the time to write this precious article. You, Karen, Marysue and all of the family are so dear to me. Kenneth could not have had a sweeter and more loving family!! He was truly blessed!! I love you all so much!!"

Merry Christmas, Daddy. This is our first Christmas without you. Today I was wrapping presents and I played your music. It was so beautiful. I laughed, cried and tapped my toe all at the same time. Tomorrow I will put the music online for all your family, friends and fans to hear. I love you. I miss you everyday. You were the best daddy a girl could have.

Uncle Kenneth,
  I miss you and I will always remember how warm and kind you were. I will always hold you in my heart and remember all the fun I had as a child spending time with you.

"From Judy Summers (Yandell)  - Maysville Oklahoma (part 1)

So sorry to hear about my Great Uncle Kenneth's passing. My parents and family loved him so much. He will be greatly missed here from his family in Lindsay."

From Judy Summers (Yandell) Maysville, OK (part 2)

I'll always remember him coming to Grandma Cleo's house and all the family having quite the gathering and singing Gospel hymns. He always brought his guitar. Someone would always play Grandma's piano. My thoughts and prayer's will be with you all out there in California.

republished from The Oklahoman Obituary website May 27

I'm sorry for your loss but what a brilliant remembrance! I'm an OKC native, and a country music (real country music) and stringed-instrument aficionado. Your retrospective of Kenneth's life is a treasure that reaches even beyond family and friends.
~ Ben Elder

(from the Oklahoman Obituary website May 27)

I didn't know Kenneth Montgomery, but what a life well lived and a beautiful obituary.

~ Floyd Martin, Jr.,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Happy Father's Day, Daddy. I am always with you. "Me you, me you."

His music is what I grew up with. I remember my Mom & Dad having folks over and playing records- we were country! and thanks to good music like this, it is my fav of country the good ole country-
I remember when u had folks call him on his Bday 2 yrs ago and Jamie called and had a very pleasant conversation with him- u r blessed to hv been so close to a legend!

rest in peace,

--------From Marie and Michael,
Your Dad had a big heart. It had to be to hold all the people he loved, and those who loved him. He will be truly missed.

Tribute message from Michael Stinson,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember coming over to hear him play music at your house. There was so much love in the room that night. Michael

Love his music. A great Okie git picker. Can't wait to meet him in Heaven!

From Austin-------------- You always called me General when I was younger. Then you started calling me Admiral because I love the sea. I liked it when you came to stay with us in Santa Barbara. The jam sessions with Matt were great. I loved your stories, especially the one about the chickens you raised with Memaw and they were running through the house! I miss you. I love you, The Admiral

Ken, I liked you from the beginning. You were an artist with your music. We could communicate on that level. I enjoyed your craftsmanship. Your pianos were works of art. We shared a similar sense of humor, which is a big plus in a father in law! I see your smile and your eyes when I look at Lynn and the rest of your family. I think of you offten. You're very much alive in our household.

----A memory from Rosa
Lynn, your Dad is in a better place now. He was a good man who many people loved. Someday you will see him again. I remember that last week he stayed with you. He was so happy, laughing, taking long walks. That time was a wonderful gift from God.  Emos Perdido auna gran ombre amorroso!

From Dude Rawson, singer and fiddler in Ken's 1st band
-----------I played with a lot of guitar pickers in my life, but I rate Kenneth above all of them. Not just because he was my friend, I'm saying it because he was that good. And I am sure going to miss him.  ---(to read more of Dude's memories, go to the "HIS LIFE" tab at top of page, scroll down to KENNY'S FIRST BAND.)

From Hannah:
Granddad, your name should have been - "Inspiration" because that is what you always gave to everyone. You always encouraged me in every way. We shared lots of funny stories that were our own little secrets. I love you and miss you every day. Love, Hannah.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Uncle Kenneth! You are remembered with much Love and Great Memories. Jeannie

Happy Birthday Kenneth. I think of you often and always will. Rest in Peace.....

Happy 84th Birthday Grand Dad. I am again too far away to attend the party but I know you guys are having fun without me. We will get together one of these days when my work here is through and then we will make up for lost time. I miss you and think of you often. Much Love, Your #1 grandson Lance

Ken, you will always be remembered by our family as a loving and caring daddy, father-in-law and grand dad. Our losses have been unbearable but we rest in the hope that we will re-unite in the presence of the God of the universe. Our love & prayers will be continually with Mary Sue & family. Sincerely, Don

I have know Ken Montgomery my friend , when the Davis Brothers, Joe Virgil And Charles played many years ago. When we needed a guitar player Ken was the first choice but sometimes he could"t make it and the second choice stepped in but Ken was always on our minds and in our hearts you will always be remembered. love Joe Davis

I have known Ken about 35 years, the first time I saw him I was walking down the rode by his home soon after that we both found out we both played guitars and we have been playing guitars all these years. I will miss picking guitar with my friend.  Virgil Davis

When I met Kenneth , Ken, Virgil And Joe were playing music at dances. At the time I didn"t know I was meeting a brother. Kenny took me under his protective wing,  Respect is what he insisted on. I will always Love him for the brother image he bestoled on me.  Love You Kenny.      Violet Davis

From Lavonne Carmikie Dear Marysue and Family:
I am so sorry I can't be there with you during Kenneth's funeral!! Please know that my heart and prayers are with you all!! Kenneth was a wonderful and loving man and will always stay alive in our hearts!! Anyone who ever met him, fell in love with him and his beautiful music!! No one will ever be able to play the guitar like him!!

Uncle Kenny, I loved your gentle spirit and country twang! Your music was part of you and added to your charm. I loved listening to you play. Thanks for being a wonderful uncle. Hope you're flying high with guitar in tow, charming the heavenly crowd now.

My buddy has gone on to better things although I don't see how he could have it any better - He had the perfect life - a beautiful wife - four gorgeous daughters - and one helpful son. He also had his music room where he played every day. (Mary Sue loved this.) He will be missed. Shirley and Stan

Filled with sympathy and love to the entire family, friends and people whom Ken has touched throughout his time here on earth. We know that he now has a place to celebrate each and every day in Gods loving arms. Although he is gone the memories will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. We pray for a Spirit filled comfort to all. Love... Jill & Paul Jennings