September 23 1962 May 19 2020
Kenneth’s Obituary Kenneth Wesley Guinn, 57, of Lexington, died Tuesday May 19, 2020 at V. A. Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Berea, KY, he was the son of Mary Johnson and the late Donald Wesley Guinn. Kenny retired from Honda of America Manufacturing in Marysville, OH, where he worked as a Quality Control Inspector. Upon retirement, he worked as a construction engineer on various construction sites. He will long be remembered for his skills in crafts and as a handy man, lovingly known to everyone as “Mr. Fix-it”. He also had special abilities in cooking, with his specialty in making “the best omelets”, but Kenny will best be remembered for his willingness to always reach out to help others. He was a 1980 graduate of Simon Kenton High School where he played on the basketball team. From 1980 to ’84, Kenny proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving in the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) as well as the 82nd Airborne Division. His last duty assignment was the 327th Airborne Infantry Regiment, based out of Fort Campbell, KY. He earned many badges and medals during his military service; among those were, NCO Professional Development Ribbon and Air Assault Badge. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Kenny leaves to cherish his legacy, one son: Kaleb Wesley (Emma) Guinn of Marysville, OH; one daughter: Kara L. (Douglas) Robb of Raymond, OH; his mother: Mary Johnson of Louisville, KY; two brothers: Rob (Ann) Guinn of LaGrange, KY, Bert (Jessica) Guinn of Crestwood, KY and one sister: Deborah Guinn Jones of Louisville, KY. Two grandchildren also survive: Evie and Ettie, whom affectionately loved their “Papa Ken”. He had many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister: Donna Guinn Kaufman. A “Celebration of Remembrance” will be held June 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at KY Veterans Cemetery – North in Williamstown, KY with full military honors. (This date is subject to change but any changes will be updated on this webpage.) Memorial contributions may be made in Kenny’s memory to: Disabled American Veterans c/o Stanley Funeral Homes P.O. Box 130 Williamstown, KY 41097 Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth Wesley Guinn September 23 1962 May 19 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Verona, state: Kentucky