Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Union County. He was known for his Dirt Track Racing - #3, after his idol Dale Earnhardt Sr. He won 428 races and numerous track championships. Kenneth loved working on cars, building race cars and both dirt and asphalt track racing. He loved people but most of all he loved his family.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jane Deese; brothers, Lee Deese, Johnny Deese, Stevie Deese, Jimmy Moser; sisters, Lisa Honeycutt and Ann Melton and his very special nephew, Caleb Melton.
A visitation for Kenneth will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe, 204 South Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM at Prospect UMC Church, 6020 Prospect Road, Monroe, NC 28112 immediately followed by burial in the church cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com for the Deese family.
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