Kenneth Oliver Maupin
Jan 25, 1953 - May 4, 2007

Kenneth Oliver Maupin, CDT., of Allen Texas passed on May 4, 2007. Ken was born January 25, 1953 to Warren and Betty Maupin at Goose Air Force Base, in Goose Bay, Labrador. Ken married his wife of 31 years, Diane Spencer Maupin, on December 27, 1975 in Dallas Texas. Ken was a proud father of three children and grandfather of two beautiful granddaughters. His three surviving children are, oldest son, Justin Alan Maupin, wife Bethany Maupin and newborn daughter Nicole Olivia Maupin of Addison, Texas. Daughter Erin Diane Maupin Burke, husband Robert Burke and 8 month old daughter Katherine Diane Burke of Carrollton, Texas. His youngest son Jordan Scott Maupin is a senior at Allen High School. Ken was a certified dental technician for 30 years who owned and operated his own dental lab in Sulphur Springs, Texas and Allen, Texas. Ken was an active member in Boys Baseball as a director, coach, and umpire in the various cities he resided including Plano Texas, Sulphur Springs Texas and Tulsa Oklahoma. An avid sports fan he enjoyed playing darts, Texas Hold ‘EM poker and organizing leagues for baseball as well as flag football. Including his wife, he is survived his children, granddaughters, brother, Dr. Bryan Maupin and wife Ginny. Also included is his sister, Amanda George, mother-in-law Ione Spencer, brother-in-law Stephen Spencer and wife Nancy, brother-in-law Jon Spencer and wife Karen, including multiple nieces and nephews. Ken was a devoted family man and was – and still is - known as a man of his word who valued truth and honesty. Ken was very much loved and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2007, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. A remembrance gathering will begin at 1:00 p.m. one hour prior to the service.

Published in Dallas Morning News on May 6, 2007