Glenn “Buttons” Valentine

Glenn Arnold Valentine, 59 of Kenedy, passed away on January 19, 2018. Glenn was born on December 15, 1958, in Cortez, CO to Carol McCourt Johnson and Glenn A. Valentine.  He graduated from Kenedy High School in 1978.  After graduation he worked for ML Leddy in Abilene, TX; Circle Y in Yoakum, TX; and then returned home and worked for CB Supply in Karnes City, TX.  He never met a stranger, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, wood working, barbequing, and visiting with friends.  He was fortunate to have a good group of friends that continued to spend time with him when he moved back to Kenedy.  Survivors include brothers: Terry (Melanie) Johnson of Karnes City, Jim (Karen) Johnson of Victoria, Michael (Brenda) Johnson of Highland Village, Patrick (Staci) Johnson of San Antonio; nieces and nephews: Kelly (John) Williams, Andrea (Drew) Rhodes, Chris Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Rhett (Rachel) Johnson, Hailey Johnson, Kaitlyn Johnson, Grant Johnson, Michael Johnson; great nieces and nephews: Whitney Williams, Owen Williams, Addison Rhodes, and Caroline Rhodes.  Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Harding Johnson, and his nephew Kevin Johnson.  Serving as pallbearers: Timmy Menke,  Jeff Huff, Rodney Chesser, Cibo Braun, Kevin Labus, Johnny Gustafson, Brad Yeater, Roger Gaskamp, and Bill Morrow.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: the Karnes County Junior Golf Association or the Karnes County A&M Club @ 2777 N. Hwy 181 Karnes City, Texas 78118.  The family invites everyone to the First United Methodist Church Mission Hall in Karnes City for a light meal and fellowship.