Kenneth D. Kirksey

Kenneth Darnell Kirksey, a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend was born to David and Bobbie White Kirksey on September 20, 1970, in Talladega, AL. He received his formal education in the Talladega City School System and later received his certification as a welder. Kenneth was a former employee of Image Yarns and Georgia Pacific in Talladega, AL, and at the time of his passing, he was employed at NSE in Lincoln, AL. Kenneth, known as "Ken" by his family and friends loved fishing and was a diehard Auburn fan. His love for his daughter Kylie was totally unconditional and was the most special relationship of his lifetime. He lived for his little princess and changed his entire life to make sure she had a great life. When it came to cooking, she was right by his side, whether it was picking greens or cleaning greens, she was there to assist; and if it wasn't her dad's cooking, she did not want to eat. If her dad was in the yard working, baby girl was out there trying to help or if he was working out, she was trying to lift his weights; whatever she had to do as long as she could be by her dad's side. Kenneth departed this walk of life on the 20th day of February 2023, at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega, AL. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Ernest and Mary White and Elizabeth Kirksey, great-grandmother, Irene Kirksey and uncles, Floyd White and Ernest White Jr. His love will be forever be cherished by his precious daughter Kylie Garrett of Talladega, Alabama; loving and devoted parents, David and Bobbie Kirksey of Talladega, AL; fiancé, Tywana Garrett of Talladega, AL; brothers, David (Julia) Kirksey of Sylacauga, AL, Anthony (Tameika) Kirksey of Troy, AL, Kelvin (Tiffany) Kirksey of Lincoln, AL, and brother/nephew, JaCoby Sims of Talladega, AL; sister, Marzella (Lavoris) Thornton of Anniston AL; aunts and uncles, Mary (Eddie) Duncan, Antonio (Marsha) Hammonds, Fannie Mae Morris, Blakey White, and Lutricia Kirksey all of Talladega, AL and Selena (Chester) Richardson of Lincoln, AL.; nieces, Kaneesha McNeely, Keyana Riley, Aniya Kirksey, and JaKayla Kirksey; nephews, Christopher Cunningham, DeAnthony Kirksey, Kendrick Kirksey, D'Andre Kirksey, Channing Tucker, and Trevontarious Tucker; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Kenneth has left a lifetime of love and memories that will be missed immensely not only by his family and friends, but all the hearts he has touched and lives he has encountered.

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Kenneth D. Kirksey

September 20, 1970 - February 20, 2023