KENNETH EDWARD BURNS SR.

Kenneth Edward Burns, Sr., age 88 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by all three of his children and many extended family members. Born on November 5, 1935, in Winfield, Alabama, he was a graduate of Woodlawn High School (Class of 1954). Upon completion of high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1954, proudly serving his country during the Korean War protecting the 38th Parallel. While serving his country, he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After serving in the Marines for three years, he attended Howard College (Class of 1961) where he received his degree in Business Administration. Ken married Faith R. Ward in September of 1958. Ken was a long-time member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where he faithfully served in many capacities including Associate Chairman of Deacons, as well as Training Union Director and a member of the Finance Committee. His most current church membership was at North Highlands Baptist Church. Ken had a long and productive career in commercial insurance sales upon graduation from Howard College beginning with House Emmons Burns Agency until his retirement from the Willis Group in the mid 2000’s. He served his community well, serving on Hueytown City Council for 16 years and President of Hueytown Elementary PTA for two years. Ken always demonstrated kindness, generosity, and acts of service. His life exemplified love for others and total commitment to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ken was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Faith R. Burns and his parents, Claudie R. and Ruby Lee Burns. He is survived by his daughters, Gina Wagner (Norm) of Hueytown, AL; Gwen Latham (Greg) of Roswell, GA; and son Kenny Burns (Robin) of Trussville, AL; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and two sisters, Loretta Shipp (Bob) and Peggy Dorminey (Joe) of Birmingham, AL. The visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM, Friday, May 31, 2024, at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home in Hueytown. The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home with Mike Stevens and Michael Wallace officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at 12:30 at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to North Highlands Baptist Church, Hueytown, AL, in his memory.