Kenneth McCaughey

KENNETH GEORGE McCAUGHEY

Kenneth George McCaughey, age 79+ went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 14, 1945, in Des Moines, to Kenneth Paul and Mary McCaughey (McKissick).

Ken was a 1963 graduate of Carlisle High School. He then went into the Army National Guard in 1965 where he served 9 years and was honorably discharged as a Specialist Six Grade E-6 3654th Light Maintenance Company Iowa ARNGUS and was decorated with a Marksman (Rifle M-16) Honor and Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. After being discharged from the Army in 1974, he worked as a master mechanic with Wright Chevrolet in Carlisle, Iowa until he retired in 2010.

Ken married the love of his life, Valerie Marie (Val - Templeton) on July 26, 1980, in Hartford, Iowa. Ken had two sons from a previous marriage: Kenneth Jay and Jason Matthew, and two children with Val: Matthew Jay and Alisha Valen (Fees).

Ken and Val received the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior in 1985 and became loyal servants in many roles and are current members of Soteria in Des Moines where they served together as Sunday School Teachers until his illness.

Ken was an amazing husband, devoted father and loving grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ken was a friend to anyone he met… and did not know a stranger. His kindness to all was a testimony to his faith and an honor to God.

Ken is survived by his wife, Val (Templeton); an older brother, Janon (Kathy Maxwell); children, Kenny (Bobbi Hepworth), Jason, Matt (Tabetha Springer), Alisha (Charlie Fees, Sr.) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents: Kenneth Paul and Mary McCaughey (McKissick); brother, Larry (Dora McClain); and nephew Jarrod McCaughey.

Family and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life Service on February 11, 2025 @ 11am
At Soteria Church, 3250 SE Soteria Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Military Honors and a luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Research Institute: https://www.cancerresearch.org/join-the-cause/donate/one-time-donation
Online Condolences may be made at www.petersonfuneralservice.com