Kevin James Carfield

Friday, January 12, 2024

June 22, 1962 - Jan. 9, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. - Kevin James Carfield, of McCook, Neb., passed away at his home on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 61.

Kevin was born on June 22, 1962, to parents Edwin and Janet (Curry) Carfield. He was raised in McCook and graduated from high school with the class of 1980.

Kevin spent the majority of his career working as a pumper for Berexco Oil Company.

Kevin married the love of his life, Lori Ridenour, on Oct. 28, 1983, in Holdrege, Neb. Together they were blessed with two daughters: Sable and Jacqueline.

Kevin was a skilled woodworker who enjoyed thinking up new designs to build for family and friends. When he wasn’t spending time in the workshop, he could be found headed to a fishing hole with his best friend James to “harass the bass”. Kevin was a proud member of the Master Anglers of Nebraska. He enjoyed trap shooting, bowling, cooking, and oil painting. In his later years, he took up beekeeping and could often be found out on the golf course. Kevin loved being a husband, father, friend, and most of all, a grandpa. Kevin was a member of the McCook Memorial Methodist Church.

Kevin was proceeded in death by his parents.

Those left to celebrate his life is his wife, Lori Carfield of McCook, Neb.; daughters, Sable (Nate) Weintz of Lincoln, Neb., and Jacqueline (Connor) Lemon of Lincoln, Neb.; grandson Tyler James Weintz; his ‘brother from another mother’ James (Kif) Huffman of McCook, Neb.; brothers Dave (Chris) Carfield of McCook, Neb., and Darin (Denise) Carfield of McCook Neb.; and numerous extended family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa FL 33607 https://donate.lovetotherescue.org

A book signing with family present to greet friends will be on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, Neb.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday Jan. 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Memorial Methodist Church with Pastor Jeremy Labrie officiating.

Private family burial will take place at a later date. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the Carfield family.