Kenneth Travis Gidney

Mansfield, Missouri

Kenneth Travis Gidney, 79 years, 11 months, 5 days old, passed away on, November 1, 2026, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri with his family by his side.

On November 27, 1946, Kenny was born in Lawndale, California, to Ernest Travers and Waunita Artie (Yates) Gidney.

He grew up in La Habra, California. He graduated from Lowell High School in La Habra.

On June 30, 1967, Kenny and Joyce Ann Salmon were united in marriage in La Habra, Califonia and together were blessed with two children, Steve and Nancy.

He started working at the age of 14. He was a test driver for Yamaha Motorcyles and a Race Car Driver. For 50 years he was a truck driver. Needless to say, Kenny was a hard worker and provider.

Kenny and Joyce moved from southern California to Ava, Missouri in 2005. He enjoyed the NASCAR race every Sunday and sharing stories of his racing days with his grandkids. His joy was his beloved wife, Joyce and his family.

Kenny was Christian and believed in Jesus Christ.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Joyce.

Kenny is survived by his children, Steve Gidney and Nancy Kaye Bradley; his nephew, Larry Roberts; grandchildren, Travis Gidney, Bryan Beltz, Brandan Beltz, Breeana Gidney, Jesse Gidney, and Dexter Ulrich; and seven great-grandchildren.

“Though the grand stands are quiet now, their memory will forever race through our hearts.”

Cremation services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Ava, Missouri. There will be no services per Kenny’s request.