Service:
A celebration of life will be held for Kenny and for
Mary Polen May 25, 2024 from 4-6 PM at the American
Legion Post 263.
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Garriott, 88,
of Lincoln, passed away May 12, 2024 at his home
surrounded by family.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry
& Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life will
be held for Kenny and for Mary Polen May 25, 2024
from 4-6 PM at the American Legion Post 263.
Kenny was born October 10, 1935, in Armington, the
son of Russell Allen Garriott and Bessie (Troxel)
Garriott. He married Mary Martin, they later
divorced. Kenny married Jenny Harrison Johnson, she
preceded him in death. He later married Linda
Osborne Tripplett, she preceded him in death.
Kenny was a barber in Lincoln for more than 50
years. He also worked for the Illinois Department of
Corrections for more than 20 years. He was a member
of the American Legion Post 263 and spent most days
there with his friends. He enjoyed watching sports
and NASCAR, gambling, and a cold Old Milwaukee
Light.
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Survivors include his son Rusty (Alecia) Garriott; grandchildren:
Austin Garriott, Nathan Garriott (Chloe), LaDonna Buckles, Anthony Garriott, and
James Garriott; He was very excited that Nathan and Chloe are expecting a child.
Several other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Mary, Jenny, and Linda, sons
Anthony Garriott and Ricky Garriott, sister Mary Gosda, and Eugene Garriott.
Memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral
home.
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