Kenneth Lee Murrell

Kenneth Lee Murrell, our beloved husband to Vicki for 59 years, father to Heidi Murrell Buresh (Mike Buresh) and Matt Murrell (Sara Murrell). And Papaw to Willa Buresh, Reis Buresh, Finn Murrell and Bo Murrell. He went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday November 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Heaven’s gain is our loss.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents Hobart and Edna Murrell, four brothers John Hicks Murell, Herbert Murrell, Clyde Murrell and Sam Murrell. Two sisters Olive Belle Young and Linda Hugglestone.

He had a full, loving life of family, friends, work, play and travel.

His education consisted of the following:

-Master of Science Degree in Systems Management (University Southern California – 1978)

-Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Kentucky – 1967)

-Graduate United States Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland – 1969

His career spanned both the government (Department of Defense) and aerospace contractor support as follows:

-Senior Flight Test Engineer for US Naval Air Test Center – Patuxent River, Maryland (1967-1979)

-Integration Engineer/Program Manager of Advanced Technology Engine Programs (USAF, USN and NASA/NASP programs) General Electric Aircraft Engines – Evendale, OH (1979-1993)

-Aerospace Engineer/Assembly and test; for Department of Defense, DLA, Defense Plant Representative Office (DPRO) at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines – East Hartford, Connecticut (1994-1995)

-Aerospace Engineer/Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; for Department of Defense, DLA, Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC), Allison Engine Company – Indianapolis, Indiana (1995-1997)

-Aerospace Engineer/Training Simulators performance Risk Analysis Technical Specialist & Team Leader for Aeronautical Systems Center Programs (F-16, C130J, C-17, F-15, Towers Air Traffic Control, JSF/SEC AF Technical and Analytical Support) (1997-2008)

He loved his sports from coaching Heidi and Matt in SAY soccer, on up to coaching Heidi’s select soccer team until high school. He coached Matt from very young through little league to Babe Ruth, Fairfield All-Stars, Fairfield Warriors and Tribe Travel Teams until they graduated high school. After the 2 children were off to college and grown, he coached the Badin High School women’s soccer team for many years, where they won back to back State Championships. He had a wonderful, blessed life with family and friends. He made good life choices and had a deep faith and belief in God. He is now in heaven and no longer weak, confused and shaking. He is whole again and in the land of glory!

A memorial service will be held on Monday November 16, 2026, at 11:00am at Fairfield Church of Christ, 745 Symmes Rd. Fairfield, OH 45014. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.avancefuneralhome.com