Kenneth Ray Stoots

Kenneth Ray Stoots, Sr., 79, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. He retired after 35 years from Pulaski County as Supervisor of the PSA and also worked for Simpson Construction. He enjoyed Bluegrass music, and playing the dobro. He built a 1938 Chevy Coupe Deluxe and had a Hellcat Redeye Dodge Challenger. He loved doing yardwork and gardening, and enjoyed watching Westerns, especially John Wayne movies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey W. and Rosie Isabelle Jones Stoots; brothers, William “Bill” Stoots, George Stoots, and Charles Stoots; and sisters, Leanna Bentley, Geraldine “Geri” Jarrells, and Peggy Brown.

Survivors include his daughters, Tina Ellison and Debbie Bales (Randy); son, Kenneth Ray Stoots, Jr.; grandchildren, Joseph Ellison, Traci Dillon, Josh Cox, Brandon Ellison, and Jacob Bales; great grandchildren, Jensen, Jocelyn, Nathan, Carson, Daxton, and Natalie; dear friends, Steven Nack and Leroy Quesenberry; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Greg Harrell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford.

In lieu of flowers, pleases consider donations to the American Cancer Society or the UVA Cancer Center.

The Stoots family is in the care of the Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com