Kenneth Vernon "Tex" Gifford, age 62, of Wellington, passed away on July 21, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas. Tex graduated from Wellington High School with the Class of 1978. He served in the United States Navy from 1978-1982.

Kenneth Vernon "Tex" Gifford was born February 22, 1960 in Wellington, KS to Kenneth Ray & Barbara Jean (Wood) Gifford.

Tex worked for many years in the oil fields and various jobs around Wellington.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Gifford.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Gifford of Wellington, KS; brother, Mark. F. Gifford of Wellington, KS; sister, Yvonne L. Bennett and her husband Steve of Spring Hill, KS; three nephews, Clint Kotchavar of Seattle, WA, Bryan Kotchavar and his wife Stephanie of Paola, KS and Scott Bennett and his wife Megan of Overland Park, KS; and six great nephews, Logan Kotchavar, Hank, Max and Cole Kotchavar,

Hugh and Levi Bennett; and numerous other family members and friends.

In honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at Sumner Memorial Gardens in Wellington, KS.  Pastor Dan Floyd will officiate.

A memorial has been established in his name with Max's Miracle Heart Journey payable to Max Kotchavar in lieu of flowers.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.