Kenneth Angelo Primos,Sr. departed this earthly life on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, at St Catherine's Village, Siena. He was born on December 18, 1924 in New Orleans. Second born son to Angelo and Mildred Primos, he was the last living sibling of 3 brothers and a sister, Aleck Primos, Gus Primos, Mildred Smith and Billy Primos.

Moving to Jackson in 1929 during the depression, Kenneth grew up on Claiborne Street. His father began to establish himself as a local restaurateur, his first restaurant being Primos Bake Shop on East Capital Street. He graduated from Central High in 1943. He briefly attended Tulane before being called for duty in WWII. Serving as a First Lieutenant in the US Air Force, he was a navigator in the "war winning" B24 Liberator aircraft. Nicknamed by the pilots and crew that flew them, the B24 was called the Flying Boxcar and the Flying Coffin for its shape and number of enemies it eliminated because of its long distance and low flying capabilities.

Returning home after the war, Kenneth attended Ole Miss. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. It was in 1947 at the Ole Miss cafeteria where he was first introduced to a Meridian beauty, Mary Ann Rivers, and his life would never be the same. They married September 7th, 1948, almost 75 years ago.

Kenneth worked with his father and brothers in the restaurant business for many years. The restaurants he operated were Primos #2 at Baptist Hospital and later Primos Northgate and Convention Center. He retired from the business in the early 90s.

Always drawing and sketching as a young boy, his childhood hobby became a reality when he began to paint under famous Mississippi watercolorist John Gaddis. The members of the Gaddis group became his close friends and fellow artists.

Kenneth, "Pappy" to his grandchildren and his great grandchildren, was a gentle artistic soul. His joy in his retired life was sharing his hobbies with them whenever possible. He was a great cook, gardener, painter and fisherman. He had a great eye for beauty and most loved being on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with his soulmate Mary Ann at their "Coast House" on Back Bay in Biloxi.

He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, sister-in-law, Billie Claude Pierce Primos; and brother-in-law, Victor P. Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Rivers Primos; sons, Ken A Primos, Jr. and wife, Deb Scott Primos, Wilbur (Will) Rivers Primos and wife, Mary Dees Primos, and Peter McDonald (Don) Primos and wife, Virginia Phillips Primos. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kenneth A. (Kap) Primos, III and wife,  Rachel Rowland Primos, Mary Claire Primos, Paige Nichols Primos McWay and husband, Andrew (Drew) Michael McWay; great grandchildren, Sophia, Peter, Rowland and Esther Primos and Andrew, Peter and Rivers McWay. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Jonelle Green Primos and Mary Jane Eason Primos.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Catherine's, led by Sonja Potts and Elaine Vincent, for their special care and attention to Kenneth. Also a special thank you to his caregivers and sitters, Jean Luckett, Lola Walker, Jackie Coats, Jackie Beasley, Nicole Griffin, Ella Brent, Precious Hudson, Tameka Kornegay, Leslie Watson, Ida Turner and Oliva Morris.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Madison Heights Presbyterian Church at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:00am. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery at Madison Heights Church immediately following the Service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Reformed Theological Seminary, First Presbyterian Church, Madison Heights Presbyterian Church, In His Step Ministries in Canton, Mississippi or the charity of your choice.