Kenneth Wayne Morrell, 62, of Groves, Texas passed away March 21, 2012 at his home. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 26, 1949 to Charlie and Lula Mary Barras Morrell. He retired from Hughes Security at Star Enterprise. Funeral services will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home in Nederland on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Kenneth is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Tribe Morrell of Groves 3 sons, Mario Morrell of Illinois, Anthony Morrell and Joseph Morrell, both of Groves brother Gerald Morrell of Nederland sister, Carol Ann Morrell Perrio of Nederland and 8 grandchildren.The family would like to thank American Hospice for the care given to Kenneth.