Gary F. Kesling Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary F. Kesling (Ashland, Kentucky), who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary F. Kesling to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Gary farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Gary is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Edward and Ruth Litteral Kesling; and his son William Jarrod Wurts. He is survived by: his wife Brenda Rigsby Kesling; his sons, Tyler Kesling (Grace) of Ashland, John Kesling of Ashland, Chris Kesling of Alexandria, VA and Josh Kesling of Ashland; and his siblings, Jack Edward Kesling (Evie) of Flatwoods and Patty Kitchen (Chris) of Ashland.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Steen Funeral Homes - 13th Street Chapel (3409 13th St, Ashland, KY 41102).
