Kevin Charles Driver

Kevin Charles Driver, 51, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Kevin was born on April 7, 1975, in Murray, Kentucky, to Ronald and Kathi Driver. He was the cherished baby brother of twin sisters, Roni and Kristi.

Kevin met the love of his life, Chrissy, while attending Murray State University in 1997. He famously told his friends, “If she plays golf, I’ll marry her tomorrow.” Although she didn’t play golf, their relationship developed throughout college, and they were married on September 21, 2001. This year, they would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.  Together, Kevin and his wife built a beautiful life and were blessed with four children, three sons and a daughter, whom he loved with all his heart.

Kevin was a devoted husband, father, teacher, coach, and fiercely loyal friend. He earned his master’s degree in special education and dedicated his career to teaching at Marshall County High School, where he made a lasting impact on countless students.

He began his coaching career at South Marshall Middle School in 1996, where he coached for ten years. He also coached travel basketball and baseball, treating every player as if they were his own. At the time of his passing, Kevin served as the middle school baseball coach and freshman baseball coach for Marshall County High School.

One of Kevin’s greatest passions was officiating Division I men’s basketball for the NCAA. Over the years, he worked games in numerous conferences, including the Missouri Valley Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, ASUN Conference, Southern Conference, and Sun Belt Conference.

Kevin will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family, his dedication to his students and athletes, and the profound impact he made on everyone who knew him. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched and the generations he inspired.

Kevin is survived by his wife of 24 years, Chrissy Stubblefield Driver; three sons, Kaden Driver, Jace Driver, and Cameron Driver; one daughter, Nevaeh Anderson; his parents, Ronald and Kathi Driver; sisters, Kristin Raleigh and Roni Harrison (Joey); his mother-in-law, Carolyn Stubblefield; sisters-in-law, Alicia Tabers (Ricky), Michelle Stubblefield (Mark Jones), and Missy Raines; and brothers-in-law, Michael Stubblefield (Stefanie) and Terry Stubblefield; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Driver; his maternal grandparents, Charles “Chuck” and Sue Cope; and his father-in-law, Eddie Bruce Stubblefield.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to: Marshall County High School Baseball, 416 High School Rd, Benton, KY 42025.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Benton Church of Christ.  Interment will follow at Pace Cemetery, Hardin, Kentucky.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Benton Church of Christ, 3091 Main St, Benton, Kentucky 42025.

Collier Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Coach Driver.