SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 282
In Memory
of
Kenneth Threlkeld
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Kenneth William Threlkeld of Tyler on May 23,
2024, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Ken Threlkeld was born in Ladonia on July 4, 1935,
to Louise and Quincy Threlkeld; he grew up with a sister, Sue, in
Muddig, where he walked across his father's cotton and cattle
farm to attend school with 15 classmates; after serving in the
U.S. Army, he earned a bachelor's degree in business at East
Texas State College under the GI Bill; he later was honored as a
distinguished alumnus of the school, which today is known as East
Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1960s, Mr. Threlkeld worked as an
accountant for the Ideal Baking Company in Tyler and as an
accountant and auditor with Squyres, Johnson, Squyres; he began
his insurance career with State Farm in 1964; the following year,
he joined the Clyde-Prestidge Insurance Agency, and he
eventually became its owner; in 1982, he established Threlkeld &
Company Insurance, which today is owned by his son; he was a
respected leader who mentored many young professionals, and in
2006, he was the inaugural recipient of the Paige Eiland
Political Action Award in recognition of his impactful efforts in
behalf of independent insurance agents; and
WHEREAS, Committed to giving back to his community,
Mr. Threlkeld held leadership roles with a number of area
organizations, and he was honored with the Breath of Life Award
from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Build East Texas
Award of Excellence; actively involved in cattle ranching and
farming, he lent his support to the Texas Agricultural Lifetime
Leadership program, and he garnered the Bill and Mary Clements
Memorial Award for Outstanding Leadership in Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Threlkeld cherished time spent
with his loved ones, and he took great pride in his three
children, Lori, Mandy, and Todd, and his six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Ken Threlkeld earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth William
Threlkeld and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his children, Lori Knight and her husband, Scott,
Mandy Lohner and her husband, Mike, and Todd Threlkeld; to his
grandchildren, Brandon Threlkeld, Grace, Ken, and Will Knight,
and Michael and Maggie Lohner; to the mother of his children,
Cheryl Threlkeld; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Ken Threlkeld.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate