Kenneth Harvey Dyber

Kenneth Harvey Dyber, 61, of Center, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Center on August 3, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home on Saturday, August 10th at 11am with Rabbi Craig Rosenstein officiating. Kenny’s family will receive visitors immediately preceding the service at 10am on Saturday, August 10th at Mangum Funeral Home.

Kenny was born in New York City on April 12, 1963, to Miriam (Mickey) Dyber. Kenny’s life was full of adventure. He grew up in and around New York City during his childhood and teenage years. As a young adult, he moved to Israel where he joined a kibbutz and served in the Israeli Defense Forces for several years. Kenny loved many things about life on the kibbutz, but he especially treasured the time he spent caring for his nieces. Upon his return to New York, he worked in the garment district where he loved learning about the fashion industry and building relationships across the city. He then pursued training and served as an EMT in Pennsylvania, where he met lifelong friends. Kenny was proud to start and run his own small business as an owner/operator

long-haul truck driver. His truck driving career gave him the opportunity to travel all across the United States with his faithful bulldog, Snowflake. Kenny loved to share his passion for travel and adventure by taking his sons with him on the truck whenever possible. He made his home in Center for the last twenty-two years after meeting and falling in love with his wife, JoLynn Fountain. He showed remarkable resilience as he struggled with many health concerns in recent years. He formed a special bond with his brother-in-law, Walter Anderson, who faithfully accompanied him to many doctors appointments. Kenny leaves behind family and friends around the world whose lives were enriched by knowing and being loved by him.

Kenny is survived by:

His wife, JoLynn Fountain

Sons,

Josh Lopater of Fall River, Massachusetts

Adam Dyber of Islip, New York

Cody Fountain, and wife Kim, of Center

Daughter

Casey Nelson, and husband Ben, of Lufkin

Grandchildren

Colton and Anderson Fountain

Michelle Dyber-Bauer

Siblings

Israel Avivi, and wife Ingunn of Oslo, Norway

Randee Adan, and husband Yisrael of Woodmere, New York

Many nieces, nephews, and friends whom he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Miriam (Mickey) Dyber and stepfather, Rabbi Seymour Baumrind, parents-in-law, Joe and Linda Anderson, and sister-in-law Anneke Avivi.

As Kenny was passionate about making and eating delicious food, memorial donations may be made to the World Central Kitchen (wck.org) in lieu of flowers. Additionally, Kenny’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to his special caregiver, Dorothy Cartwright.