Kenneth Clay Emerson, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Casey County Hospital. He was 71.

Born on February 3, 1955, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Walter Clay Emerson and Ina Mae Poff Emerson Wilham. Kenneth had many self-employed trades over the years. He was a member of Point Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Murphy Emerson, who he wed on November 18, 1972; a daughter, Melissa (and David) Brown of Liberty; two sisters, Martha (and Ronald) Luttrell and Pamela (and Tim) Lawhorn; a stepsister, Tara (and Tim) Buis; and a grandson, Ryker Brown.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Clay Brown.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Brown officiating.

Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Scott Brown, Steve Brown, Colby Brown, Jordan Brown, Bruce Poff, and Allen Poff.