J. Kenneth Love Sr.

Ken was born and raised in Elmore County, Alabama, attending Wetumpka H.S. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served from 1959-1963. After his service concluded, he enrolled at Auburn University and received his degree in accounting. His professional career in accounting culminated in becoming a partner at Jackson Thornton and Co. He retired from public accounting in 1997. On February 1, 1999, he made a life-changing decision and accepted Jesus as his personal savior. He spent the rest of his life serving the Lord with passionate dedication. Ken Love did nothing halfway. He began publicly giving his testimony and was instrumental in forming and serving the Celebrate Recovery Ministries at Frazer Church and First Baptist Church of Montgomery. His commitment to the Lord resulted in him earning a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University in La Mirada, CA.

He was married to his loving wife Faye for over 60 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He and Faye loved to travel and had adventures all over the world with their friends and family. Everyone that knew him has a “Ken Love” story that is unique to his personality and will make them smile. He will be greatly missed.

Ken is survived by his wife, Faye Love; children, Jay Love (Cheri) and Mark Love (Kaitlyn); grandchildren, Rachel Finkelstein (Clay), Addison Love (Meagan), Rebecca Love, Caroline Love, Hudson Martin, Asher Martin, Myles Love, and Isabella Love; as well as great-grandchildren, Lucy Love, Holly Finkelstein, Katherine Love, Rosser Finkelstein, and Daisy Finkelstein.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Addison Love and Lorene Love; sister, Louise Boswell; as well as his brother, Addison Love.

A Visitation will be held at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117, US, on October 4, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life beginning at 2:30 pm.