Honoring a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated firefighter, and extraordinary friend.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Kenny Waters, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and dedicated Henrico County firefighter.

Kenny leaves behind his loving wife, Angela, and their two beautiful children, Layla and Jackson. On September 8, 2026, Kenny and Angela celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary—a milestone in a lifetime of love, friendship, and building a family together. Now, Angela and their children face an unimaginable loss and a future they never expected to navigate without him.

For 18 years, Kenny proudly served as a firefighter with Henrico County, dedicating his career to protecting others and answering the call when his community needed him most. His commitment to service was recognized when he received the prestigious Firefighter of the Year Award from the Short Pump Ruritan Club, an honor celebrating extraordinary dedication, community service, and public safety.

But beyond the uniform, Kenny was so much more.

He was a devoted father who loved his children immensely. A loving husband. A generous neighbor. A cherished son, brother, and friend. Kenny was the kind of person who would give freely of himself to help someone else, often putting the needs of others before his own.

Now it's our turn to give back to the family of a man who spent so much of his life giving to others.

As Angela, Layla, and Jackson begin navigating the days, months, and years ahead, they will face not only tremendous emotional heartache but also significant financial challenges.

We have established this GoFundMe to help ease that burden—providing support for immediate expenses, ongoing household needs, and financial stability while allowing Angela and the children the time and space they deserve to grieve, heal, and begin rebuilding their lives.

No donation is too small. Every contribution, every prayer, every kind word, and every share of this fundraiser means more than you can imagine.

For nearly two decades, Kenny answered the call to help others. Today, we are asking our friends, neighbors, fellow firefighters, and the entire Henrico community to answer that call for his family.

Please join us in surrounding Angela, Layla, and Jackson with the love, generosity, and support they need during this incredibly difficult time.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping honor Kenny's memory and for standing beside the Waters family.

All funds raised will go directly toward supporting Angela and her children.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Friends and Family of Kenny Waters