Kenneth Jerome Vassey Obituary
We announce the death of Kenneth Jerome Vassey of Gaffney, South Carolina, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Kenneth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Connie Long Vassey; his parents, John Albert Vassey and Ethel Coyle Vassey; and his brothers, Dean Vassey and Wayne Vassey.
He is survived by: his sons, Kevin Vassey (Leslie) of Gaffney and Jason Vassey (Sherri) of Gaffney; and his grandchildren, Tyler Vassey, Brianna Scoggins (Jordy), Grayson Vassey, Sloane McDonough (Kyle), Sydney Morris (Benji), Celeste Bohn, Jason Bohn (Elizabeth), Andrew Poole and Jamie Bamond (Josh). He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Blakely Funeral Home (1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC 29342 or West End Baptist Church, "Building Fund" 400 Overbrook Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341.
