Kenneth Kirkpatrick

Kenneth Kirkpatrick, age 86, husband of Linda May King Kirkpatrick, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Stanton Nursing Center in Stanton, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on January 2, 1938, to the late Dorsey Cooper Kirkpatrick and the late Effie Lee Walker Kirkpatrick. Kenneth was a former inspector with Rockwell International, where he retired, a proud United States Army veteran, a member of Stanton Masonic Lodge # 352, and a cherished member of Stanton First Church of God. His dedication extended to serving as a member of the American Legion Post # 305, where he served as chairman of that body for over 12 years. He was a founding member of the American Legion Post # 305 Honor Guard serving from 2002 until 2020. Kenneth was a founding member of Powell County Veterans Memorial Park, serving as Secretary and Treasury from 2006-2023. In addition, he was a lifetime member of the AmVets Post 67 in Clay City. In the City of Stanton, Kenneth fulfilled numerous roles, including being involved in planning and zoning, and serving as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Stanton Fire Department. He also held a former position as a Stanton City Council member. Additionally, Kenneth was a member of the National Rifle Team with the Kentucky National Guard and was a concealed deadly weapons instructor. Beyond his professional commitments, he found joy in activities such as camping, engaging in Rook games at Trent’s Garage, traveling, and in his earlier years, hunting. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Frances Pelfrey Kirkpatrick; one brother: Melvin Kirkpatrick; three sisters: Ruth Evelyn Rogers, Shirley Kirkpatrick, and Helen Rogers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Landon (Connie) Kirkpatrick of Clay City; two daughters: Robin Kirkpatrick McKenzie of Richmond and Tonya (Kevin) Crain of Stanton; one brother, Wayne (Barbara) Kirkpatrick of Crab Orchard; two grandchildren: Jared (Bri) Kirkpatrick and Corey (Mikayla) Kirkpatrick; and three great-grandchildren: Keegan Dale Kirkpatrick, Ellie Rhea Kirkpatrick, and Navy Jean Kirkpatrick. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky, with Masonic Funeral Rites at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Stephen Donithan will be held at the funeral home at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Burial will be held at Stanton Cemetery in Stanton with Jarod Kirkpatrick, Corey Kirkpatrick, Carl Rogers, Billy Todd, Edsel Pelfrey, and James Michael Kirkpatrick serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Robert and Barbara Rose, Everett “Junebug” Todd, H.T. and Wilda Derickson, Amvets Post 67 and American Legion members, and Herb Trent.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton