Kenneth Wayne McKissick, 78, of Markham passed away December 12, 2019. He was born August 23, 1941 in Bay City, TX to the late Thomas McKissick and Alma Emma Vavra McKissick.

He was a graduate of Tidehaven High School and attended Wharton County Junior College. Rice Farming, hunting and fishing, and his family were his life.  In 2000, Kenneth was named Matagorda County Rice Farmer of the Year.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Gerald McKissick and brother-in-law Jack Falks.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Laura Rush McKissick; sons Kenneth "Kenny" McKissick and wife Claudia and Kevin McKissick & wife Lisa; daughter Bridgette Dannels & husband Robert; sisters Jessie Faye Falks; Alma Jo "Susie" Glasscock and husband Craig; grandchildren Karissa McKissick, Kourtney Hardin, Keith McKissick, Kara McKissick, Sean Dannels, Stephanie Hinojosa and Brian Dannels and 9 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Wednesday, December 18 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Markham with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Dannels, Sean Dannels, John Hardin, Arnulfo Hinojosa, Mark Rush, Louis Rush and Keith McKissick.