Donald E. Kenworthy Sr.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Donald E. Kenworthy Sr., 79, of Clayton passed away Nov. 23, 2008.

Mr. Kenworthy was born April 23, 1929 to the late Merle E. and Gladys Mae Rushton Kenworthy in Plainfield. He was in the entertainment business, having worked in the rodeo, carnival and circus business for most of his life until retiring in 1986.

He is survived by two sons, Donald E. Kenworthy Jr. and wife Darlene and Ronald D. Kenworthy and wife Kathy; three daughters, Beverly A. Biddle and husband George, Donna M. Gorbett and husband Steve and Kathy S. Brewer and husband Kenny; a brother, David Kenworthy; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Della H. Munday Kenworthy, a daughter, Marsha Kenworthy and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Wednesday from 10:30 am until the noon service time. Burial will be at West Newton Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the Kenworthy family at www.hamptongentry.com