Kenneth Lee Neads

Kenneth Lee Neads, age 91 of Taylors, SC took his last breath on this earth on July 28, 2026 and stepped into eternity to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, with whom he’ll be with forever. Ken was born on May 15, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to parents Leander & Lotchie Neads. Ken served in the National Guard from 1956-1962. He retired as a Colonel. Ken lived in Pittsburgh until he was 11 years old. His family moved to Williston, Florida when the steel mills closed after the war. Two years later his family moved to Tampa where he remained for the next 64 years. Ken joined the Tampa Fire Department in 1959 and rose to the rank of Captain. He retired in 1982. During these years he bought 160 acres of orange groves that he cultivated from seedlings to mature trees. He did most of the work required himself. During Ken’s early years he also earned his pilots license and bought a small Cessna plane. Ken married Patsy Conway (from New Hampshire) in 1958 after only four months of dating. They were married for 68 years. They have three children. Kenneth Lee Neads II (Barbara), Bethany Torrens (Bruce), Holly Fordham (Mark). They have 11 grandchildren and 14 great children. Ken also leaves behind his sister Becky Cobb (from Ga.) Ken was proceeded in death by his parents and sister Nita Hollingsworth. Ken loved to fish in Tampa Bay. He and Patsy loved to travel all over the world, but most importantly they never missed their yearly trip to New Hampshire in 66 years. They also did lots of fun family vacations to the beach, to the mountains, cruises and most recently to the lakes of South Carolina. Ken came to know the Lord as his personal savior, at the age of 11, while attending vacation Bible school. He was known for his faithful walk with the Lord all the rest of his days. He was a faithful church member and a faithful husband and father. He was most known for his love for people, especially his family. He is adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also known for his generosity. He loved to connect with everyone he met. He wrote 1000’s of postcards to people all over the world. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. He thought the best of everyone. One of his favorite verses is John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life” A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 from 9:30AM-10:30AM with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 115 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC.

Kenneth Lee Neads

May 15, 1935 - July 28, 2026