Kevin Douglas Close

Kevin Douglas Close obituary, Shepherdsville, KY

Kevin Douglas Close

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Kevin Close Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hardy-Close Funeral Home Shepherdsville on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Kevin Douglas Close age 65, of Punta Gorda, Florida returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, February 20, 1960, to the late Otis and Kathryn Close.
Kevin lived his best life and loved living in Florida. He loved to fish. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his job with Goodwill Industries. When there was a project at hand Kevin was the man to get it done. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his sons, Joshua Close (Dena), and Jason Close (Micki); his loving siblings that have stories for days, Myra Cochran (John), Tim Close, Melania Ward (Darren); aunt, Delinda Hammer along with a host of dear family and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Kevin will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Rivers Edge Venue, 375 Sunview Drive in Shepherdsville.
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Sep

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rivers Edge Venues

375 Sunview Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Send Flowers