Kenneth Dean Abshear, age 80, entered into eternal peace on May 4, 2026 at his home. He loved God and his family, and he was a devout member of the Irvine First Church of God for 56 years. He was the strength of his family he worked hard to provide for, both in factories and the family farm. He served his Church for many years as a Board Member, and he was recognized by his community as a Kentucky Colonel.
He was preceded in death by his parents- Roscoe and Bertha McQueen Abshear, brother- Arthur Abshear, sister- Donova Patrick, and beloved grandson Austin Dunn.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Noland Abshear, two daughters, Kim Dunn-Townsend (Jeff), Tiffany Scarborough (Lee), and one son Kenneth "Brother" Abshear (Becky).
Grandchildren - Kaitlyn Abshear (Shaun Blackwell), Dustin Abshear (Sarah), Kenton Abshear (Lily Halcomb), Noland Scarborough, Embry Scarborough, Holli Reynolds (Trent), Cameron Townsend, and McKayla Townsend
Brother - Raymond Abshear (Dereeda)
Chosen Family - Mickie Conrad, Phylis Alcorn, Freida Lancaster, and Gina Dixon
Several Nieces, Nephews, Family, and Friends
Granddogs - Teddy "Papaw's Little Buddy" & Millie "Papaw's Breakfast Companion"
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 9, 1 PM at the Irvine First Church of God with Bro. Eric Patrick officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Church.
Pallbearers: Dustin Abshear, Kenton Abshear, Shaun Blackwell, Mickie Conrad, Travis Willis, Shane Abshear, John David Noland, Kevin Puckett, and Chris Noland
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of the following:
University of Kentucky Dance Blue
800 Rose Street KCH 4th Floor, C423
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
or
NEVERDUNN Scholarship Fund
CG Bank under Austin Dunn
25 River Drive, Irvine, KY
