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Pace Resident and Longtime Hillcrest Baptist Deacon Kenneth Whitfield Passes Away at 69
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Michael Whitfield, 69, a beloved and cherished husband, father, granddaddy, brother, uncle, and friend. Kenneth left this world suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1957,…
Key points
- Kenneth Michael Whitfield, 69, of Pace, passed away on July 29, 2026.
- He was a Woodham High School graduate, a deacon at Hillcrest Baptist Church, and a husband of 50 years.
- Services will take place Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola.
Kenneth Michael Whitfield, a lifelong resident of the Escambia and Santa Rosa County area and a dedicated local church deacon, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 69, according to information provided by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
A Lifelong Community and Family Connection
Born in Pensacola on February 1, 1957, Whitfield remained a resident of the area throughout his life. He attended Woodham High School, where he met his wife of 50 years, Helen Clare Whitfield. The couple raised their family in Pace and were blessed with three daughters—Rachel, Lauren, and Carmen—and 14 grandchildren.
Whitfield was known throughout his life for his willingness to serve others, frequently helping family members and neighbors with home improvement projects, mechanical repairs, and personal support. His surviving family includes his wife; his daughters and their spouses; his grandchildren; his brothers, Wallace Whitfield Jr. and Craig Steven Whitfield, both of Pace; and his stepfather, Thomas Richardson of Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Whitfield Sr. and Evelyn Richardson, as well as his niece, April LeAnn Haynes.
Faith and Service in Pensacola
A committed Christian, Whitfield served as a deacon at Hillcrest Baptist Church on East Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. He was heavily involved in the church’s First Impressions Golf Cart Ministry, assisting members and visitors during weekly services.
Service Details and Memorials
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 E. Nine Mile Rd. in Pensacola. Pastor Jim Carmack will officiate the service. A private family interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church for the First Impressions Golf Cart Ministry in memory of Kenneth M. Whitfield.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel originally published by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel (Pensacola). Read the original story.
