Longtime martial artist, tournament promoter and friend to many, Ken Eubanks, passed away in the afternoon of January 3, 2006 of a heart attack. Mr. Eubanks has been involved in the martial arts since 1961. He was the owner of Olympic Karate in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the head of the Regional Sport Karate Circuit (RSKC) and the promoter of the Bluegrass Nationals - one of the largest and most prestigious NASKA world events held each year. Mr. Eubanks' generosity and dedication to the martial arts was legendary. He was known for driving across the country to support his friends in the martial arts, regardless of league affiliation. Out of the goodness of his heart, Mr. Eubanks hosted the NASKA awards banquet at his event every year and he was always quick with a smile or hug for his friends and family in the martial arts. He will be dearly missed by all who had the luck to know him. He was 62 years old and would have turned 63 on January 8, 2006. Everyone here at Black and Blue Video will miss Ken. He was a great person and friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. The man always had a smile for you and a funny story to tell. This is truly a sad day for all of the martial arts. Wally Faulkner Lee Barden Connie Barden Ken Eubanks' memorial service will be held at (and flowers may be sent to): JC Kirby & Son 820 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-3111 http://www.jckirbyandson.com/ Visitation: Thursday, January 5 from 1pm to 8pm Memorial Service: Friday, January 6 at 2pm Cards may be sent to: Eubanks Family 2981 KY 185 Bowling Green, KY 42101
