Mr. Kenneth C. Lindsey, 86, of Decatur, AL, formerly of Coldwater, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, in Decatur.

Kenneth was born on August 16, 1931 to The Late Nettie Leigh Sartain Lindsey and Chloae Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a member of First Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS where he served his Lord as head Deacon for over 20 years. He dedicated his life to bettering the lives of others through his faith, his mentoring young athletes, and his career in education. Mr. Lindsey retired as a Vice-President from Northwest Mississippi Community College. His love for basketball was evident as he was inducted into the Northeast Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving family which includes his two daughter, Deborah Ann Steen (Chuck) of Franklin, TN and Keneille Lindsey Barton of Decatur, AL; four grandchildren, Lindsey Steen, Elliott Steen, Khristen Price and Nathanael Cox; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Tays Lindsey, his parents, one brother, one sister, and one grandchild, Sean Cox.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 2pm in the First Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS with Rev. Bob Maddux and Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12pm-2pm in the church. Serving as pallbearers will be members of his 1963 undefeated high school state championship basketball team.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 347, Coldwater, MS 38618.

Ray-Nowell Funeral Home - Senatobia Chapel is in charge of arrangements.