Darren Wayne Gaskin, 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY with his family at his side. Born on September 19, 1968 in Lexington, KY, he was a son of Beulah Zimmerman Gaskin and the late Donald Gaskin.
Darren was a former dedicated and devoted Registered Nurse for Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He had professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. Darren loved being active and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He loved his grandchildren deeply and expressed that love for them to everyone he met.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 30 years: Kelly Alford Gaskin of Russell Springs
2 daughters: Rylie (Cody) Kean and Rustie Gaskin, both of Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Dylan McKenzee Potts, Scarlett Claire Kean, and William Wayne Kean
His mother: Beulah Gaskin of Jamestown
2 brothers: Craig Gaskin of Louisville and Scott (Renee) Gaskin of Somerset
His mother-in-law: Regina Brzak of Russell Springs
Funeral Service: Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12:00pmCT at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Griffin and Bro. Christian Naylor officiating
Burial: McBeath Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday after 9:00amCT at Russell Springs First Baptist Church
Pallbearers: Cody Kean, Travis Polston, Cody Polston, Scott Gaskin, Craig Gaskin, and Scott Gaskin
Honorary Pallbearers: William Wayne Kean and Darry Flatt
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
