Kenneth Eugene Garman

Kenneth Eugene Garman, 85, of Summersville, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully the evening of Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at his home, less than two weeks before what would have been his 86th birthday. He was a faithful member of the United Church of God and servant since his baptism in November 1952.
He was born in Elizabethtown to Raymond and Clara Scott Garman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Scott Garman, who died in June 2016, and his parents as well.
He is survived by his loving dog, Kenna, and numerous friends.
He was Kentucky's largest beekeeper for many years, doing all the work by himself until late in his career. Ken was a beekeeper for nearly 60 years. Ken's beekeeping started as a small hobby as a young man, while he worked for the local newspaper, later making a full time living solely off beekeeping. He was a good friend of Walter Kelley, and Earl of Kelley's Beekeeping Co. in Clarkson, one of the founding forefathers of Kentucky Beekeeping. In early years, he was very active in the Kentucky Beekeepers Association, serving as president for a short time. For years, Ken also was known to work the booth, and furnish honey at the Kentucky State Fair. He was a kind man, very generous with his time as he mentored many new beekeepers. He was a friend to bees, always saying ""every bee matters"" as he gently would replace a frame back into a hive. We lost a world of knowledge of beekeeping, honey flow, bee plants, and a true friend.
A graveside service is at noon Friday, Sept. 11, in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Pastor Kevin Kenady and Pastor Fred Kelly will officiate.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is required that every visitor wear a face mask or face cover. Thank you for complying.
Expressions of sympathy may take form of contributions to the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association, 590 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Unit 664, Radcliff, KY 40159.