Kenny Ray Brown, 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8.
Kenny was born on June 11, 1965, to his late parents, Chester Brown and Geneva Isaacs Brown. Kenny is survived by his sisters, Judy Black and Janet Setters (Dewey); his brothers Larry Brown (Pam) and Jack Brown; eight nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and great-nephews.
Kenny has held the office of Boone County Clerk since his election in 2010. He has served the people of Boone County with honorand distinction.
He will be remembered for his infectious smile and his willingness to go above and beyond in all aspects of his life. He had a tremendous sense of humor and an unforgettable laugh.
Kenny was also a member of the 1984 Hall of Fame Bowl Championship football team at the University of Kentucky.
A true conservative, Kenny never wavered and was very proud of his strong support of conservative principles. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m.
Burial will immediately follow at Big Bone Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of donations to Big Bone Baptist Cemetery Fund, 11036 Big Bone Church Road, Union, Kentucky 41091. Stith Funeral Home, Florence is serving the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.stithfunralhomes.com.
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My friend Kenny Brown called on me many times to sing Danny Boy and My Old Kentucky Home, including his mass marriage ceremony, and it was always a honor because As former Commissioner of motor vehicles for the Commonwealth of Kentucky I knew he did superior work for the county. His Job was his passion and Jesus was his Lord. Kenny was a true Irishman , not just on Saint Patrick’s day but every day. He was truly a true public servant and will be sorely missed by all our Commonwealth. I will think of him with love whenever I sing “My Old Kentucky Home ” and or Danny Boy. Love to Kenny, like me was a stout man with broad shoulders capable of caring for many responsibilities the Lord presented to him and his family and friends.
Another Kentucky Irish Gentleman has entered Heaven today and his name is Kenny Brown.
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition of Godly Principles and love and prayers for all of us and our Nation and World and Kenny Brown And family and friends.
Dr. John Stephenson and Ms. June Geiman-Stephenson Former Superintendent of Education for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling,
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow,
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow,
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure ’tis like a morn in spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure they steal your heart away
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure they steal your heart away