Kenneth "Kenny" Lear

Kenneth "Kenny" Lear Sr., 79 of Winchester passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on January 5, 1945 in Samuels, he retired as a Regional Manager for AT & T and an Air Force Veteran for 12 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lear; parents, Ernest and Dorothy Lear; and two sisters, Nancy Brummett and Rosemary Humkey.

He is survived by three sons, Jerry Lear, Jeff Lear (Beth) and Joe Lear (Serena); three step-daughters, Heather Craycraft, Lauren Craycraft and Lindsay Craycraft; twelve grandchildren, Emily Lear, Amelia Hensley, Helena Lear, Adam Lear, Olivia Houck, Evelyn Lear, J.D. Lear, Savannah Osborne, Olivia Chambers, Brock Heidle, Mariah Heidle and Bronson Graham; thirteen great-grandchildren; five sisters and brothers, Betty Conliffe, Charles Lear (Pauletta), Richard Lear (Diane), Pam Bolin (Leon) and Michael Lear; brother-in-law, Tommy Humkey and several nieces and nephews.

His Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church with burial in St. Gregory Cemetery.  Rev. Jacob Zulu will officiate.  Visitation will be from 3 till 8 P.M. Monday, February 12, 2024 and from 8 till 9:15 A.M. Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home.  

Memorial contributions may go to Hospice East of Winchester, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY   40391.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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