Kenneth Larue

Kenneth W. LaRue, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Kenneth graduated from the Avon Lennox School located in Memphis in 1992. Kenneth was a joy to be around and greatly missed.

Kenneth was born June 2, 1970 in Memphis, TN, to the late Wallace A. “Wally” LaRue and the late Cynthia Barton LaRue.

He is survived by his two brothers, Mark (Kimsey) LaRue of Bethel Springs, TN, and Terry (Allison) LaRue of Germantown, TN; his stepmother, Virginia McQueen “Gin” LaRue of Paris, TN; one stepbrother, Charles “Chuck” (Teresa) McQueen of Tyrone, GA; two stepsisters, Michelle (Corey) Johanningmeier of Oakland, CA, and Kelly (Jesse) Newton of Hot Springs, AR; one uncle, William A. “Dub” (Charlene) LaRue of Kingston, ID; eight nieces and nephews; nine step nieces and nephews; and eight step great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two aunts, Betty Irwin and Becky Ruth; and one stepbrother, Chris McQueen.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, P.O. Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  The body is to be cremated with a private graveside memorial service to be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to:  St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.