Kenny Harden

Kenneth “Kenny” Gene Harden, age 58, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home.

Kenny was born on February 14, 1965, in Wagnor, Oklahoma to B.J. Harden and Lois Ellen (Pofahl) Harden. He grew up in Haskell, Oklahoma where he attended local schools. In his younger years he worked as a mechanic for a paper plant. Kenny then attended truck driving school where he earned his CDL and became a flatbed delivery driver. He spent over 26 years as a truck driver, working for Arrow Trucking and Miller Truck Lines. He achieved the status of being a Million Mile Truck Driver. The dedication and distance required to reach the Million Mile Club takes almost a decade of travel. One million miles is the same as making 40 trips around the Earth or two trips to the Moon and back. Kenny achieved this honor not just once but twice, during his career he traveled more than 2 million miles. His other hobbies included hunting and fishing.

Surviving to honor his memory is his mother, Lois Lara-Gonzalez of Coffeyville, Kansas; children, Thomas Harden of Reno, Nevada, Damian Harden of Meeker, Oklahoma, Conner Harden, Lucas Harden, Gracie Harden, Kenley Harden and Gage Harden all of Porter, Oklahoma; brother, Alex Lara of Independence, Kansas; sisters, Carol “DeAnn” Harden, Karen Harden both of Cromwell, Oklahoma, Zoila Lara-Gonzalez of Coffeyville, Kansas, Kelli Harden of Haskell, Oklahoma; an uncle, Dale (Judy) Pofahl of Ridge Top, Tennessee; numerous nieces, nephews, two great nieces, one great nephew, along with numerous other extended relatives and friends. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, B.J. Harden; paternal grandparents, William and Ruby Harden, his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Nora Pofahl.

Following Kenny’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas. His ashes will be scattered by his best friend, Cotton Fields at Kenny’s favorite place. A gathering to celebrate Kenny’s life will take place with family and friends on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Haskell Lake in Haskell, Oklahoma.

We invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Kenny on his memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.