Kenneth Bruce Updike, Sr.

UPDIKE, Sr., Kenneth Bruce; 59 of Hanover, VA went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 25 years, Geanie Dettmer; his son, Kenneth Updike, Jr., his daughter, Tiffany Heese and her husband, Major Paul Heese; stepdaughter, Nichole Small, and her husband, Jeremy Small; his grandchildren, Joseph, Alexander, and Camille Heese, and Jeremiah and Jade Small; a sister, Carole James; nephews, Matthew, Mickey, and Jesse; great- nephews, Hunter, and Fisher; and his fur baby Maisy. Kenny enjoyed fast cars, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and relaxing at the river, but his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. The family will receive friends, 1pm-2pm on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicville, VA 23111. A celebration of life will be held immediately following the visitation at 2pm in the funeral home chapel. There will also be a reception in the funeral home lounge following the celebration of life service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the THANC Foundation. www.thancfoundation.org. 

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