Kenneth Daniel Workapick passed away May 25, 2026 at home from Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

Daniel would be the first to tell you that his greatest accomplishments and greatest joys were his children. He loved watching them grow and was so proud of them.

He was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend.

An accomplished pool player, a comedian, a recovered addict, a driveway mechanic, a confidante, a hustler by nature, a tutor to many, a tradesman, car enthusiast, fisherman and woodworker.

Daniel leaves behind his children: Aniya Workapick of Oak Ridge, TN. Kayden Workapick of Pigeon Forge, TN. Bonus daughter Ciyleigh Ascanio of Rogersville, TN. Love of his life and mother of his children: Elizabeth Garrett. His sister: Elizabeth Workapick. Brother: Stanley (Noelle) White of Garner, NC. Nieces: Kayla Davidson of Cleveland, TN and Cea (Patrick) Scribner of Cleveland, TN. Raine Robbins (Henry Crunkilton) of Knoxville, TN. Great nephew: Lucas Parten of Cleveland, TN. Great niece: Sinta Scribner of Cleveland, TN.

Preceded by his beloved parents Marshall Dennis and Elizabeth Darlene Workapick. Paternal grandparents Jim and Francis Workapick. Maternal grandparents Stanley and Barbara Jean (Brackett) White. Beloved Great Aunt Edna Kirkland. Sister and Brother in law Kathy (Workapick) and Danny Hendrix. Brother in Law Derek Robbins.

The family will have a celebration of life later this summer to celebrate and honor Daniel.