Kenneth W. Stacey, 90, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:32 A.M., Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Kenny had been a carpenter and sheetrock hanger. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, attaining the rank of Corporal. He had received the Korean service ribbon with two bronze service medals and the United Nations service medal. He was of the Christian faith. Kenny was a member of Carpenters Union, V.F.W. and American Legion.
He was born November 28, 1931 at Elkville, IL, the son of Walter E. and Carrie (Holliday) Stacey.
He married Ruby Huite Brock on March 3, 1978 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on December 22, 2020.
He is survived by two sons - Kevin Stacey and wife Carol and Kent Stacey, all of Du Quoin, two daughters - Karen Humphreys and husband Bruce of Elkville and Kelly Stacey of Du Quoin, one brother - Cecil Stacey of Granite City, IL, two sisters - Barbara Ferguson of Ely, NV and Sandra Foster of Elkville, many grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son - Kenneth W. Stacey, Jr., one daughter - Kristina Stacey and one sister - Lavetta Grise.
Military graveside services will be at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard conducting the service.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the family with donations made to Kelly Stacey and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.