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. His parents were Miriam (Mickey) Dyber and
Rabbi Seymour Baumrind. 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 parents, Miriam (Mickey) Dyber and 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.