Kenneth Lee (Squirrel) Geurin

Kenneth Lee (Squirrel) Geurin passed away after complications from a long illness at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah on Tuesday April 7, 2020 at 3:45 pm. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years, Peggy Armstrong Geurin, to whom he was married on June 7th, 1963; his parents J.D. and Tillie Geurin; a brother Joe Geurin; as well as a sister Linda Parker.

Mr. Geurin is survived by his wife of 20 years, Betty Geurin; two daughters Jeanetta McCallon and husband Randy and Jennifer Stubblefield and husband Chad; stepson William Shelley and wife Meg, stepdaughter Angela Abbott and husband Mark; six grandchildren Morgan Carter and husband Wade, Sullivan Friedrich and husband Josh, Sarai Miller and husband Cameron, Ellis Stubblefield, Kennedy Basham and Sam Shelley; great granddaughter Clarke Carter; a brother Jack Geurin; along with several nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was born on December 30, 1941 and was a lifelong member of the Lord's church and attended New Concord Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon for many years. In addition to being a tobacco farmer, Kenneth retired from the local milk plant where he worked until his retirement in 2005. His love for hunting allowed him to develop many friendships and it was his hobby on into his twilight years.

He was an avid Laker fan and attended every event he could. Kenneth loved his Kentucky Wildcats with a passion, as well as the St. Louis Cardinals. Additionally, he loved KY High School basketball. He knew many coaches and referees by name all across KY and, if the KY Sweet KY Boy's State Tournament hadn't been cancelled, he had his tickets and hotel reserved and ready to attend. This would have been his 50th State Tournament to attend, a bucket list item he had in his sights.
Kenneth prided himself on his garden which could feed the county with its bounty. He was a self-less servant when it came to feeding large groups at church and community events, where he would always be found behind the grill working his magic. Kenneth loved his family fiercely and was the rock on which they all depended.

A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the New Concord Church of Christ.

Pall bearers will be Paul Wayne Garrison, Danny Herndon, Barry Grogan, Ed Davis, Bob Haley, Jr. McCage, Charles Stubblefield, Shea Sykes and Josh Sykes.

From their childhood, Kenneth encouraged both of his girls to go into education, for he was a firm believer in the power of education, both at school and in church. With that in mind, expressions of memorial may be expressed as donations to the Kenneth "Squirrel" Geurin Scholarship Fund sent to The Murray Bank at P.O. Box 1300, Murray, KY 42071 or to The Western Kentucky Youth Camp at 301 Youth Camp Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com