Everett Kenneth “Kenny” Law

December 8, 1956 – January 14, 2025

Everett Kenneth “Kenny” Law, age 68, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Everett “Peanut” Law and Norma Jean Divers.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Kenzie and Nathan Wright; grandsons, Atlas and Fox Wright; brothers, David Law and Ronnie (Suzanne) Law; cousin, Henry Lee Law who was like a brother to him; and many beloved aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Kenny graduated from Franklin County High School in 1975. He was a true outlaw – rebellious, fun-loving, charming, and tough as nails, yet soft-hearted toward those he loved. He was a third-generation moonshiner, following in the footsteps of his father and grandpa, Owen Law. He experienced many perils in life but miraculously, he seemed to be a “cat with nine lives.” For example, in 1977, an indoor moonshining operation went awry, causing a propane explosion. Kenny was initially unharmed but bravely re-entered the burning building to rescue his father. Kenny saved his father, but was badly burned in the process. He spent months at UVA Hospital, made a full recovery, and went back to his outlaw ways.

In the 1980s, he founded Law’s Roofing Company which he ran for two decades. In the 1990s, he proudly donated time and materials to install roofs on Habitat for Humanity houses in Rocky Mount. In his final years, he found notoriety by appearing as a regular cast member on Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” television show. He truly enjoyed meeting fans of the show in-person, and often remarked how kind and supportive they are. Never one to sit still for long, his favorite hobby was “picking” antiques and restoring or reselling them. His proudest accomplishment was his daughter, who he always said was his pride and joy.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Fork Church Cemetery.