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Kenneth Leon Tummons – Sept. 8, 1956 – July 27, 2026
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Tummons had a successful career as an Aerospace Engineer, working for 28 years, including time spent in China.
A local resident, Kenneth Leon Tummons, has passed away at the age of 69. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. Tummons was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later moved to Texas with his family.
He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Carol, and their twin daughters, Lana and Lisa. Tummons had a successful career as an Aerospace Engineer, working for 28 years, including time spent in China. He retired in 2012 to pursue other business ventures.
Further details about Kenneth Leon Tummons' life and accomplishments are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: schools Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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