Kenneth Wayne Solesbee, 71, entered into rest peacefully at his home in Trenton, SC on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Ken was born in Spartanburg, SC to Roy and Jeanette Solesbee on May 14, 1953. He graduated from North Augusta High School and later went on and attended two years of college at North Georgia Technical University. Ken meet Debra and they later got married on April 11 (year unknown) in Edgefield, SC. Ken has had a few different jobs throughout the years, but his last job he was a night manager at US Battery and was medically retired in 2015.

Ken was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother to his family. He definitely loved his family, especially his darling (Debra). Ken loved to go to Florida to fish and shrimp. He loved the ocean. He loved the water, and he loved to travel and spend time there.

His children are very thankful for the love he showed their mother and how well he took care of her. He was always there for her and they are very thankful. They are also very thankful for him being in their lives as well and the love he showed them. He was definitely a blessing to our family. He was loved and will be missed by so many.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jeanette Solesbee; sister-in-law, Shari Solesbee; and a granddaughter, Angel Ann Woods.

Ken is survived by his wife of 30 plus years, Debra Solesbee; his children, Katie (Josh) Smith, Leslie (Ron) McMillian, and Kelly (Larry) Woods; his siblings, Steve (Shari -deceased) Solesbee, Phil (Lisa) Solesbee, Danny (Sue) Solesbee, and Janet (Qualude) Mock; his grandchildren, Brinlee Smith, Brylee Smith, Bradley Smith, Brittany Brown, Hannah McMillian, Joshua McMillian, Matthew McMillian, Bubba (Ally), and Gracie Woods; and three great-grandchildren, Aubrey Woods, Brooklyn Woods, and Ayden McAllister.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers. They are felt and mean so much. We will love and miss Ken always.