Kenneth Paschal

Representative Kenneth Paschal was Elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in the July 13, 2021 Special Election. Born in Tuskegee to Lumas and Betty Paschal Jr., Kenneth and his four siblings grew up in the small town of Eclectic, AL, where he graduated as “Mr. E.C.H.S.” in 1985 from Elmore County High School (E.C.H.S.). He went on to study Criminal Justice at Pierce College where he received the National Collegiate Minority Award, and then studied at the University of Alabama to earn credits toward his Bachelor of Science degree. Kenneth served 21 years in the United States Army, earning the rank of First Sergeant. During this time, he received eleven awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He retired in 2006 to Shelby County and has been active in his community ever since. He is the proud father of Abigail, whose name literally means “a father’s joy.” Kenneth’s Membership/Activities: Charter Member, Post Commander (2019-2020), and First Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 555 of Pelham. Appointed by the National American Legion Commander to serve on the National Executive Americanism Council for 2019-2020 and…