Kenneth Mcdowell Pasley

Kenneth McDowell Pasley, age 70 of Wirtz went to be with the Lord Monday, July 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Ronald Pasley; mother, Louise Dillon Light and husband Warren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ervin and Helen Pagans. Kenneth was a lifelong member of Mount Ivy Christian Church. He served in the United States Marines, Veteran of the Vietnam War; active member of VFW Post 4522. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Gloria (Jo) Pasley; son, Steve Pasley and wife Michelle; daughter Becky Pasley Layne and husband Jim; his pride and joy, grandchildren Sarah, Caitlin, Lauren Hodges, Rachel, Emma, William Pasley, A.J. Layne and wife Maggie; great-grandson, Michael Layne; brothers, Ronnie Pasley and wife Gale; Barry Light; special aunts, Anne P. McBride, Ernestine Hartigan and husband Jim; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Mae Pagans, Wesley Pagans, Debbie and Dale Simmons; special canine companion, Mr. Bean; many nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and his church family. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Mount Ivy Christian Church with Steve Pasley, Minister officiating. Private family Graveside service was held 10 am Friday, August 2, 2019 burial at the Pasley family cemetery with Military honors. His family suggest memorial donations be made to Mount Ivy Christian Church. His family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.