Kirk Wayne Havener, 64, husband of 37 years to Nancy Ruth Havener, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 in Danville, KY following an extended illness.

Born August 27, 1957 in Clarksville, AR, Kirk was the son of Emma Jean Cameron Havener of Lamar, AR and the late Johnnie Bradford Havener.  He was a faithful member of Sand Spring Baptist Church.  A retired veteran with the U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard, he also retired following 18 years as a Facility Securities Officer with the Kentucky State Police.  He was an avid bicyclist, book reader and loved spending time with his family.

Including his wife, Nancy and mother Emma Jean, Kirk is survived by four children, Victoria (Jason) Nichols, David (Sarah) Havener, Abigail Havener, and Jeremiah Havener; five grandchildren Alyssa and Evelynn Swiggett, Samuel, Rebecca and Hannah Havener; two sisters Beth Havener and Cindy (Danny) Sheppard; four brothers Greg, Glen, Randy and Brian Young; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 4 ^th beginning at 2:00 PM at the Sand Spring Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Hamrick officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow in the Sand Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 – 2 PM Monday at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Havener, Jeremiah Havener, Jason Nichols, Danny Sheppard, Ronnie O'Nan, and Lee Smith.

Memorials in memory of Kirk Havener are suggested to the Sand Spring Baptist Church, Building Fund, PO Box 166, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .