Funeral service for SFC (Retired) Kevin D. Webster will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Craig, The Christian Center officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the funeral home.

The service may be viewed by following the link at www.beckerfuneral.com or be visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page.

Sergeant First Class (Retired) Kevin Darnell Webster, 54, of Lawton, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Kevin was born on November 2,1971, in Texarkana, Texas, to the late Thorton Lewis Webster Sr. and Ruthie Webster. He grew up in Texarkana, where he attended Liberty- Eylau High School. While there he played basketball and ran track. He was consistently recognized for his athletic excellence.

Kevin answered the call to serve his country in 1990, embarking on a distinguished career in the United States Army serving as an 11B Infantryman for several years, later reclassified as a 42A Human Resource. He served faithfully and honorably for 22 years, 3 months and 14 days, retiring on January 31, 2013, after a distinguished career of service to his nation.

During his military career, Kevin earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three awards, Army Achievement Medal with six awards, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal with seven awards, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star with second award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with two awards, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and the Ancient Order of Saint Barbara.

His duty stations included: Fort Polk, Louisiana; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; tours to Korea, Bosnia, Iraq and Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he would later retire.

Beyond his professional life, Kevin found great joy in listening to music, fishing and watching the Dallas Cowboys, whether they won or lost. He loved everything "Texas". Kevin became a member of the Lawton Christian Center in 2008, where he served as an usher and driver for a season. He was also an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Above all, Kevin was a proud father and a steadfast provider, he cherished, supported, and loved his entire family and enjoyed the time spent with them.

Kevin is lovingly remembered by his wife Lisa; his five children Joyclin, Jazmin, Javonte; and their mother Machel; Kiana and stepdaughter Leah; his sisters Lacresia and Helena; his nephews Terry, Austin, and Danny; his nieces Alexandra and Anaya; his godfather Narvis; lifelong childhood friend Darrearl, and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thorton Lewis Webster Sr. and Ruthie (Richardson) Webster; his brothers Thorton Lewis Webster Jr. and Anthony Lewis; and his grandparents.