Kenneth Martin Gradnigo, Sr. was born on July 18, 1951 to the late Wallace and Brigitte Beulah Leday Gradnigo of Lake Charles, LA. Kenneth began his educational journey at Sacred Heart Catholic School and went on to high school at W. O. Boston.

Kenneth left high school and joined the U. S. Army where he received his GED and eventually an honorable discharge. Kenneth retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation. Kenneth accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Kenneth was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father and friend.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his children; Kenneth Martin Gradnigo Jr., Michelle Shanae Scott, and Kenneth Dabionne Gradnigo all of Houston Texas. One grandson Nickolaus Gradnigo and siblings Olga Gradnigo Simonet, Joseph Ronald Gradnigo (Bertha) and Mary Gradnigo all of Houston, Texas, Patrick L. Gradnigo of Lake Charles, LA. and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Kenneth was called to eternal rest on September 16, 2021. He will be missed