

He was born November 6, 1947 to John and Mildred Bennett. Kenneth grew up in Hampton Virginia, and graduated from Hampton High School. After graduating from high school, he went on to attend Christopher Newport University, in Newport News, Virginia. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army for 2 years, as well as serving 4 years in the Virginia Army National Guard.
Kenneth had many hobbies throughout his life, a couple of his favorites being, fishing, and feeding animals, but his favorite thing to do was spend time with his family, especially the love of his life Pamela Cunningham, to whom he was married to for 23 years.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Pamela Cunningham, along with his children Louis Rivera, and his wife Tina Rivera, Victor Rivera, and his wife Cristy Rivera. He also leaves behind his granddaughter, Hannah Cashwell, and her husband Jack Cashwell, and great grandchildren Jozy Cashwell, and Maya Cashwell. He also leaves to mourn, his brother Jeff Cunningham and his wife Sandy Cunningham, along with his nephews Matt Cunningham and his wife Amy Cunningham, and Aaron Cunningham and his wife Michelle Cunningham.
Family and friends are welcome to join for a visitation on Saturday November 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM at Parklawn Wood Funeral Home, located at 2551 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton VA, 23666. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 1:00 PM.
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