Kenneth Eugene Deshazier departed this life on Friday, September 8, 2017, at the age of 71 years, 1 month, and 21 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 18, 1946, the son of the late Willie and Betty Kelley Deshazier. On July 15, 1974, he was united in marriage to Hazel Benson, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2014.
Kenneth worked in the logging industry as a timber cutter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved his dogs. He was a member of Clifton Revival Center.
He is survived by his children, Richie Stricklin of Savannah, Tennessee, Janie Lineberry and her husband William Michael of Clifton, Tennessee, Sue Reece and her husband Roger of Michie, Tennessee, Betty Jerrolds and her husband James of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and Barbara Milford and her husband L.D. of Shiloh, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Deshazier, Marge Deshazier, Irene Simmons and her husband James, and Janie Hopper, all of Savannah, Tennessee; and brothers, Mick Deshazier and his wife Tina, Jack Deshazier and his wife Mazie, and Alfred Deshazier, all of Savannah, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Maxine Stricklin; a sister, Linda Clay; and a brother, Hubert Deshazier.