Kenneth P. DeSoto

January 19, 1952 - March 6, 2025

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

318-396-5076 |

Wednesday 3/12, 11:00 am

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

318-396-5076 |

Wednesday 3/12, 12:00 pm

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Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens

8729 Cypress Street

West Monroe, LA 71291

318-397-3766 |

Wednesday 3/12

Funeral services for Kenneth P. DeSoto will be held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens under the care and direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 11:00 A.M. at the church.

Kenneth was born on January 19, 1952 in Franklin, Louisiana and passed away on March 6, 2025 in Arcadia, Louisiana. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He enjoyed fishing and anything that included water sports. Kenneth was avid and skilled wood worker and he loved sharing his wealth of knowledge with anyone that was willing to learn. He had a passion for cooking and creating countless recipes. He enjoyed a plate of good food! Kenneth loved people, making people smile, and helping other people. He was a great listener who soaked in every detail of learning from them. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Bolden DeSoto; brothers, Marion DeSoto and Ronald DeSoto.

Kenneth is survived by his children, Cindy Whittington and husband Kevin; Becki Patrick and husband Nick, Paul DeSoto and wife Katherine, Matt DeSoto and wife Shelly; Ten grandchildren, Kristy Hamilton, Devon Whittington, Sean Whittington, Claire Patrick, Jessie DeSoto, Kaitlynn Patrick, Jenna Patrick, Bryson Patrick, George DeSoto, Sam DeSoto, Elliot DeSoto; brothers, Edwin DeSoto and wife Pat, Larry DeSoto and wife Wendy; sisters, Diane and husband Doug, Donna and husband Kenneth, Deborah and husband Mike; former wife/caretaker, Kathleen Lenard; special caretaker, Rainey Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews and many other cherished family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Paul DeSoto, Nick Patrick, Kevin Whittington, Sean Whittington, Kyle Frederick and Larry DeSoto. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryson Patrick, George DeSoto, Sam DeSoto, and Elliot DeSoto.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

318-396-5076 |

Wednesday 3/12, 11:00 am

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

318-396-5076 |

Wednesday 3/12, 12:00 pm

Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens

8729 Cypress Street

West Monroe, LA 71291

318-397-3766 | Map

Wednesday 3/12

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I knew Ken Years ago when he attended St. Frances of Asssisi On Highway 80 out Calhoun way! Ken was a good person and always was a friend to all attended the church! RIP 🪦 Ken

I’ll always remember our fishing adventures, how you always smelled of saw dust, and your old red truck. You were the only grandpa I ever had, and you left a very big impact on my childhood. The memories I have to hold onto will follow me forever, and every time I see a cheese ball or smell a fish fry I will think of you.

To the best husband ever

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My wife, Marjy, and I are so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. We were great friends in high school and college. He was always willing to pitch in and help, no matter the task. He let me move into his apartment over the family garage after I had a dispute at home and packed a suitcase and my stereo equipment. The stereo was what made my Dad realize I was serious. Three weeks later, Ken and I packed up my stuff in his car and I moved back home to a place of my own. We had some great times plotting things in that apartment and we shared many adventures. Ken was the first to get up the nerve to ask a new girl in school for a date. She was the editor of our high school newspaper. He was the photographer and I was the sports editor and we both kind of fell for her. I was the first to ask her to go steady. She's now my wife of 52 years, At NLU (now ULM) I met this really friendly girl named Kathy. She knew about my girlfriend (who was LSU), so we were just friends and she called me her "big brother." Ken decided to transfer to NLU from USL, so I introduced him to Kathy and they hit if off. The rest is history. I'm really sorry that we lost touch over the years. Sending prayers and condolences to all of his family. Remember the good times. Mike Hasten

So sorry about your Dad, Paul.

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Ken was a great person, friend and also a good person to work with. I am sorry that he is gone but he will suffer no more. We will miss you Ken and condolences to your family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.