Kenneth E. ‘Ken’ Harton, affectionately known as ‘Coach’ and ‘Kenny’ to his family, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kan.

Ken was born on Feb. 4, 1952, in McAlester, Okla., to Evelyn Brown Harton and Kenneth R. Harton. He is survived by his sisters, Rita Garnett of Oklahoma City, Okla., Amber Spencer and Sherri Beckman of Pittsburg, Kan.; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Billie Sue Brown.

A 1970 graduate of Iola High School, Ken went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree from Fort Hays State University.

Ken dedicated 40 years to education, teaching at Roosevelt Junior High and Great Bend Middle School before ret

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