Kenneth Earl Swatzell, age 78, of Caldwell County, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2023, at his home of natural causes. The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.
Mr. Swatzell was born in Cadiz, KY, on June 5, 1945, the son of the late Hugh D. and Gertie Mae Huggleston Swatzell. Kenneth was a heavy equipment operator and the owner and operator of Swatzell Lawnmower and Parts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Brenda Swatzell of Caldwell County; his son, Mike Swatzell and his wife Bonnie of Caldwell County; his daughter, Jeannie Swatzell Lam of Caldwell County; his brother, David Swatzell of Hopkins County; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.