Kenneth Ray Duncum, age 88, of Benham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1937 to the late William Duncum and Sarah Ruby Tucker Hickey. Kenneth believed in the Southern Baptist faith and served his country as a veteran of the United States Army.  When he was able, he loved to travel to new places and enjoy a game of golf. He loved his family, especially his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a bonus son, Keith Slone; two brothers, Carl and Bill Duncum; a sister, Geneva Creech; and a daughter-in-law, Jan Duncum.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Shiela Combs Duncum, of Benham; five children, Lisa Featherson (Ray) of TN; Greg Duncum of Corbin; Sherry Duncum of Lexington; Steve Duncum (Michelle) of Corbin; Jenni Duncum Karr of Corbin; a bonus daughter, Kelly Austin (Charlie) of Totz; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and special friends.

His visitation will be Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Tri City Funeral Home from 11 am to 1 pm. His funeral service will be at 1 pm with the Reverend Michael Blair officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery at Keith, KY. Pallbearers will be Mike Stevens, John Creech, Jeff Creech, Jamie Creech, Gavin Foust, Dylan Cornett, Kayson Duncum, Brady Simpson, and Zach Duncum. Honorary pallbearers are Jody Gluck, Frank Vicini, the late Jim Holland, the late Otto Gilliam and the late Mike McClure.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenneth Duncum.