Kenneth Richard Papaleo, Jr., 63, of Paris, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
His funeral service will be at McEvoy Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00 pm with Bishop Mike Howell officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday after 11:00 am until the service at 2:00.
Pallbearers for Mr. Papaleo will be Richard Papaleo, Steven Papaleo, Larry Hayes, Walker Papaleo, Wesley Papaleo, Jordan Berry, Christopher Bennett, and Briley Richardson. The Honorary Pallbearer will be Keaton Kendall.
Kenneth Papaleo was born in Chicago, IL on June 26, 1961, to Mirella Carpanzano Papaleo of Chicago, IL, and the late Kenneth Papaleo, Sr.
Kenny was a mechanic and liked fast cars & racing, listening to oldies & Karaoke.
He is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Bobby) Kendall of Paris; sons: Richard (April) Papaleo and Steven Papaleo (Kelsey Stiles) both of Paris; sister, Cherie (Keith) Franson of Chicago, IL; brothers: Peter Papaleo of Illinois and Ronald Reno of Chicago, IL; grandchildren: Ashlee (Mason) Bennett, Haylee Papaleo; Walker (Alysia) Purdon, Wesley (Ashley) Papaleo, Zachary Newell, Jaytland Papaleo; Keaton (Allie) Kendall, Courtney (Briley) Richardson, Bethany Kendall, and Bobby Kendall, Jr.; Chris (Amber) Bennett, Victoria (John) Smith, Jordan Berry (Ashley Crank), and Junior, Bubba, and Denver Curtis-Allen; great-grandchildren: Zoey & Avery; Maci, Claire, Wesley, Kinlee, and Nolan; Bentley & Jaxon, and Knox; Kinsleigh & Benson; Mason, Everleigh & Annelise, and Josiah; Levi, Meredith & Mia, and Ellie; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.