Kenneth Gene Hisel, 77

    Kenneth Gene Hisel, 77, of Butler, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler.  Born on August 15, 1942 in Grant County, KY, he was a son of the late Samuel Richard and Eva Mae Parker Hisel.  On November 19, 1962, he married Donna Taylor Hisel and his dear wife of 57 years preceded him in death on February 4, 2020. In 1966, he joined the former Liberty Cherry and Fruit in Covington, KY, where he was a forklift operator. He also drove a school bus for the Pendleton County School system for many years and ended his working career with almost ten years as a Wal-Mart greeter, a job which complimented his outgoing personality, fun-loving nature, and compassion for others.  He was especially proud of having served as a Union Steward with Teamsters Local 100.  He loved his family and friends and time with both was even better when it centered around some good food.
    He is survived by three children:  Barry (Denise) Hisel of Butler, Tammy (Tim) Picklesimer of Richmond, and Tony (Pamela) Hisel of Falmouth: 3 grandchildren:  Trent (Elizabeth) Caswell of Berea, Taylor (Trae) Huffman of Burlington, and Chelsea Hisel of Butler; 4 great grandchildren:  Alydia Caswell, Harper-Grace Huffman, Berkley Kate Huffman, and Hank Huffman; one sister, Beulah Winkle; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 8 siblings:  Robert Hisel, Clara Whitton, James Hisel, Juanita Winkle, Lester Hisel, Jay Hisel, Ruth Kendall, and Mary Lou Greenwell.
    Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth. Serving as pallbearers will be Trent Caswell, Trae Huffman, Tim Picklesimer, Sam Winkle, Mike Edwards, and Larry Whitton.  The honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Epperson, Gary Greenwell, Ray Beach, and James Felty. The visitation was from on Saturday preceding the service at the funeral home.   Memorials are suggested to River Valley Nursing Home, c/o Kenneth Gene Hisel Memorial, for the kitchen and dining room, 305 Taylor Street, Butler, KY 41006.  All are invited to drive their classic vehicles in his memory.  Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com