He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brothers, Preston and Winston Spivey; his sister, Faye Spivey Casey; his wife, Glenda Faye Spivey; his stepdaughter, Kenneth Wayne Spivey, affectionately known as ‘KW’ and ‘Granddaddy’ to many, passed away peacefully, October 3, 2024, in Dothan Alabama at the age of 71. He was born in Blue Springs, Alabama, to John D. Spivey and Mary Gulledge Spivey. A devoted family man, Kenneth was full of love that he generously shared with everyone he met. Those blessed enough to meet him were honored to be in his presence. He was not a perfect man, but to those who knew him, he was as close to perfect as one could be. His kindness, gentleness, and unwavering devotion to his family will be deeply missed. Kenneth loved spending his free time in nature, finding peace and joy in the outdoors. His gentle spirit was a gift to all who knew him.
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Redmon; and his son-inlaw, Alvin Redmon. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ginger Brown Spivey of Ponce de Leon, Florida; and his daughters, Rhonda Tarvin and husband Steve Tarvin of Opelika, Alabama, along with their children Keith, Dustin, and Kaley; and Leslie Landers and husband Jack Landers of Baltimore, Maryland; his stepsons, Shon Edwards and wife Kyra Edwards, and John Edwards and wife Kristian Edwards. He also leaves behind his brothers, Glenn Spivey and family of Mobile, Alabama, Frank Spivey and family of Dothan, Alabama, and Larry Spivey and family of Phenix City, Alabama; as well as his sister-in-law, Clara Spivey of Louisville, Alabama and brother-inlaw, Gerald Casey of Dothan, Alabama. Kenneth’s legacy continues through his numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and even one great-great-grandchild. His family celebrates his life with deep gratitude, having been blessed by his love and wisdom. With 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews, Kenneth was surrounded by generations who adored and admired him.
While his family is heartbroken by his passing, they take comfort in knowing that God has called home one of His very best. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us, ‘Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new!” Rest in peace, KW. You will forever be our daddy, granddaddy, brother, and friend.
A time of visitation was held Monday, October 7, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 State Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433. Funeral services began at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel, with Reverend Danny Rieben and Reverend Brenda Jones officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Assembly of God, 430 East Skyline Avenue, Geneva, Alabama 36340, or Glad Tidings Assembly of God c/o Alicia Shiver, Secretary, P.O. Box 154, Clio, Alabama 36017.
Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home of DeFuniak Springs.
