Kenneth W. "Bruiser" Pardue, 52 of Hope passed away Tuesday April 8, 2025 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born September 4, 1972 in Columbus he was the son of Kenneth Dale and Gladys Jean Winchester Pardue.  He married Lori Petro July 4, 1999.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Lori of Hope; children Kendra Jean Pardue of Hope and Tommy Ray Pardue of Hope; siblings, Crystal Pardue East of Columbus and Peach Riddle of Evansville; niece, Skyla Cox of Columbus; nephews, Jay East of Hope and Christian East of Columbus and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; stillborn brothers; brother Michael Pardue; sister, Melissa Pardue and six uncles; mother and father- law, Carol and Richard Petro and grandparents, Fred and Donna Pardue and Arnold and Bonnie Winchester.

Memorial contributions may be donated to Norman Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

There will be a graveside service for Kenneth Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Garland Brook Cemetery.  Arrangements were handled by Norman Funeral Home in Hope.

It will be officiated by Pastor Ed Boston.

Kenneth enjoyed wrestling, CB radio, watching church and making people laugh.  He loved his family and the time spent with them.