Kenneth Lee Heath, 74, of Pink Hill passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024, with his sweetheart, Gail and family by his side .

He was born July 7, 1950, in Duplin County North Carolina to the late Leon Cleo and Mary Lee Turner Heath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leon Woodrow Heath and brother-in-law, Russell Barnett.

Kenneth grew up in Duplin County and graduated from East Duplin High School in 1968. During his high school years, he met and dated Gail. The first time he saw her, he thought she was the prettiest girl he had ever seen, and he told his friends he was going to marry that girl. He married Gail on December 18, 1971, and they were later sealed together for eternity in the Washington DC temple.  His passing came a few short months before their 53rd wedding anniversary.

As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kenneth served the Lord and fellow church members in many positions, including Ward Clerk, Ward Executive Secretary, Elders Quorum President, Counselor in the Bishopric, High Priest Group Leader, Family History Specialist, and Stake Executive Secretary. Kenneth loved his Savior Jesus Christ and shared his testimony with others at every opportunity.

Kenneth also served his country in the Army National Guard for 6 years.

For Kenneth, his family brought him the greatest joy and they each knew how much he loved them. His love for his wife was evident and after retirement, they did everything together. He made sure each child and grandchild felt like his favorite.
For his profession, Kenneth was a General Contractor who loved working with his hands and building things.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Gail Raynor Heath, 3 sons: Tony Heath and wife Crystal, of Pink Hill; Alex Heath and wife Shalyn, of Littleton, CO; and Jamie Heath of Lone Tree, CO; and 2 daughters: Amanda Aycock and husband Ryan, of Fremont, NC; and Leanne Stainback and husband Nick, of Wilmington, NC.

Kenneth leaves behind 18 grandchildren: Morgan Heath (Destiny), Zackary Heath (Hannah), Trista Heath (Josh), Landon Heath, Joshua Heath, Garrett Heath, Taylor Heath, Carson Heath, Aubrey Heath, Rebekah Heath (Allyn), Matthew Heath, Spencer Heath, Rachel Heath, Hadley Stainback, and Carter Stainback, and 3 great-grandchildren Tyler Heath, Ansley Heath, and Knox Paderick, and one great-grandchild on the way.

He is also survived by his siblings: Donald Heath (Linda) of California; Joan Barnett of Albertson, NC; and Danny Heath (Debbie) of Raleigh, NC and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation: 2:30-3:30 pm Sunday August 18, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3554 NC-111 Albertson, NC 28508).
Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 3:30pm
Internment: Oak Ridge Memorial Park (985 NC-11, Pink Hill, NC 28572).

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Heath family.