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Kenneth was known to many as the 'Milk Man,' a name that stayed with him through the years and reflected the familiar, hardworking presence he brought to those around him.

Kenneth Tollett, born March 16, 1945, passed away on October 31, 2026, leaving behind a life rooted in work, family, and the simple joys he loved most.

Kenneth was known to many as the “Milk Man,” a name that stayed with him through the years and reflected the familiar, hardworking presence he brought to those around him. He also worked at the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Whether on the job or among family and friends, he carried himself in a way that made him memorable to the people whose lives he touched.

He found happiness in the outdoors and in the company of others. Kenneth enjoyed hunting birds and rabbit, and he loved fishing and golf. For many years, he also played softball, bringing the same steady spirit to the field that marked so much of his life. He was a huge Vols fan, and that enthusiasm was another part of the warmth and personality that those closest to him will always remember. Above all, Kenneth was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his grandbabies, and that love formed the heart of his life.

He is survived by his daughters, Bellinda Norman and her husband Ronny, and Lisa  and her husband Shane McCloud. He is also survived by his brother, Ted Tollet, and Ted’s wife, Tonia; his sisters, Tammy Tollett, Debbie Clingan, and Sharon Ault; and his sister-in-law, Mildred Tollett.

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He found happiness in the outdoors and in the company of others.

Kenneth’s family continued to be a deep source of pride and joy in the generations that followed him. He is survived by his grandchildren Amanda King and her husband Tory, Kayla McCoy, Jacob Valentin and his wife Kaylee, Tessa Norman, Shaelee McFadden and her husband Greg, Seth McCloud and his wife Abby, and Shane McCloud II. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Nhala and Krew Valentin, Boston and Isla King and baby Goldie, Paisley, Dylan and Liam McFadden, Brylee and Jackson Wilson. Their lives stand as part of the lasting legacy of love and family that meant so much to him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy, and his mother, Mary Frances;His loving wife Sylvia Tollett; by his brothers, Harold Tollett and Richard Tollett; and by his brother-in-law, Don Ault.

Kenneth will be remembered for his hardworking life, his love of the outdoors, his loyalty to Tennessee football, and most of all for the place he held at the center of his family. His memory will live on in the stories shared, the games watched, the days spent outdoors, and the love carried forward by those who knew him best. 

A funeral service will be held on November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be held November 8, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. A burial in Big Lick Cemetery will follow the service.