Kevin Cecil Vandiver
Kevin Cecil Vandiver
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Kevin Cecil Vandiver, age 54 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Legacy Kettering. He was born February 16, 1971 in Danville, Kentucky the son of Cecilia Van Diver.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Jane (Burton) Vandiver; grandfather, William C. Vandiver and his uncle, James K. Vandivier.
Kevin is survived by his mother; sister, Latonia (Wayne Tippetts) Manning; nephew, Victor Luellen; niece, Rebecca Luellen; aunt, Kate Vandivier; cousins, Mya, Kia (Patrick) and J'me and many other loving family members and friends.
Kevin graduated from Westland High School in the class of 1989. He worked at Shoney's Big Boy until he became too disabled to work. He experienced a brain injury at the age of 2; the incident affected him into his adult life, however, he was "his own man". He loved going for walks outdoors and watching television, especially wrestling. He lived a simply quiet life. Kevin is loved and missed by his family. He will always be treasured by us all.
Kevin will be laid to rest at Crab Orchard Cemetery in Crab Orchard, Kentucky at a later date.
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