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REAMY -- Kenneth Wilson Reamy passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, at his home in Capitan with Carol, his wife of 49 years and loving daughter, Elissa with him. He was born June 18, 1936 in Dredell, Texas to Woody Maudane Wilson Reamy and Sylvanius Elmer Reamy. Kenneth grew up in Wickett, Texas and graduated from Monahans High School in 1954. On July 14, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Brink of Monahans. Kenneth worked in the west Texas oilfield as a roughneck and driller. In 1959 he was called into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country. Kenneth and Carol moved to Capitan in 1964. In 1977 Kenneth and Hollis O. Cummins formed Reamy Drilling Company. Kenneth drilled water wells all over the state of New Mexico. He was a member of the National Water Assoc. and served as president of the State Water Well Assoc. for three terms. He was named "State Driller of the Year" in 1984. Through the years Kenneth gave back to his community in many ways. He was active in the Lions Club. His welding skill were utilized to construct a steeple for the First Baptist Church and the stock pens at the Lincoln County Fairground along with other community projects. He proudly participated in restoring the Veterans Park. When the Smokey Bear State Park was a vacant lot, Kenneth donated countless hours of labor to make a dream a reality. Kenneth received his greatest enjoyment from working hard, providing for his family and helping other people. He had the highest of integrity and was man of his word. He made life fun with his wit and humor. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Carol and his daughter Elissa Reamy of Odessa, Texas. His uncles and aunts, Danny and Bobbie Wilson of Odessa, Dorothy Wilson of Clifton, Texas, James and Gladys Wilson of Ft. Worth, Texas, Helen Reamy Horton of California and his very special friends. Due to health reasons, Kenneth retired in 1993. He fought a long and hard battle with leukemia for the thirteen years. A special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque who provided him treatment and loving care with tireless dedication. Our appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Home Health and Hospice of Lincoln County. The family request memorials be made to the V.A. Hospital in Albuquerque and Home Health and Hospice of Lincoln County. Graveside services will be held in Monahans, Texas at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso, 505 257-7303.
        Published on: Wed December 31, 2003