Kenneth Downes

He is a native of Virginia Beach and graduated from Virginia Tech University. He owned Miken Enterprises which dealt with erosion control issues. He was a devoted father and loved his children and family very much. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and boating. Kenny knew no strangers, he loved making new friends and helping people, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Those who knew him will always remember him with a smile.

Kenneth was predeceased by his father, William V. "Bill" Downes and is survived by his mother, Frances Downes of Virginia Beach; three children, Marley, 11, Shae, 9 and Garrett Downes, 6; two sisters, Patricia Peters and her husband Pete of Poquoson, Va., Cheryl Saher and her husband Wes of Franklin, Va.; and two nieces, Cassie, her fiancée Jimmy and Mandy Peters of Poquoson. Kenneth is also survived by several special aunts and uncles, an uncle, "Sambo" Downes of Cheriton, Va., an aunt, Marguerite Sell of Virginia Beach and an uncle, William Speight and his wife Dolores of Williamsburg, Va., along with several other aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. He is also survived by his girlfriend Jennifer Markley of Front Royal.

The family will have a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m. at Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a trust for his children, please send donations to: Alan W. Broome ESQ, FBO Marley V & Shae & Garrett S. Downes, 1 Columbus Center, Suite 600, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.