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JEFFREY MCKENNEY Obituary
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JEFFREY STEPHEN McKENNEY, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on December 14, 1958, the son of the late Mildred (Steinhauer) and Joseph McKenney. He graduated from Shawnee High School and Hobart Welding College in 1977. Jeffrey married Beverly (Ferguson) McKenney on November 10, 1978. He retired from Snyder Tank (Tankers) following 30 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Sugar Shackers Fishing Club since 1991. The family will forever miss Jeff, affectionately known as 5 Star, Dad, Daddy, Papaw, Papaw 5 Star, and Big Papaw. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and friends, fishing, boating, camping and bonfires. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly; two children, Greg (Lisa) McKenney and Jennifer (James) Springer, all of Springfield; five grandchildren, Colton, Bryant, Hunter, Jackson, and River; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joanna (McKenney) Arthur; brother, Ronald Neil McKenney; grandson, Ethan Jacob McKenney; and numerous aunts, uncles and brothers-in-law. Family and friends are welcome at a graveside funeral service which will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday in Rose Hill Burial Park. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com.
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Jennifer Springer
December 11, 2025
It's unbelievable it's been 5 years daddy! I wish you never lefted us. I miss you more than words can say. I still have your number in my phone, finding myself still wanting to call you everyday. Not a moment goes by that you dont cross my mind. I love you SSSSOOOO much daddy and miss you terribly.
Jennifer Springer
December 11, 2024
Hard to believe you have been gone 4 years daddy. I miss you SSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! I still find myself everyday trying to call you :-(! I will FOREVER hold you in my heart. I love you daddy.
Jennifer Springer
December 11, 2023
It's been 3 years daddy, not a day goes by that I dont think of you.. I wish you was still here. I sure do miss you SSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO darn much!!! I WILL FOREVER LOVE AND MISS YOU DADDY!!!! LOVE YOUR LITTLE GIRL
Jennifer Springer
December 11, 2022
I can't BELIEVE it's been 2 YEARS DADDY !!! My HEART still ACHES every second of EVERY DAY for you, daddy !!! I will FOREVER LOVE AND MISS YOU
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Gary Lehning
December 29, 2020
Saddened to learn of Jeff's passing. I first met Jeff in 1978 when he began his career at Snyder Tank and we worked together for the next 25 years. He was a good guy to be around and was such a big part of the success we all shared as Tankers - both in and out of the shop.
My sincere condolences to Jeff's family...
kimberly holland
December 19, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will be here for you Beverly and family please don't hesitate to call if you need anything...
bud stumbo #21
December 18, 2020
5 star was a great friend and brother sad to hear he has left us
Ashley Evans
December 17, 2020
Gonna miss you Five Star. You were like an uncle to us growing up next door. Always good to me. Thanks for being there. I love you.
Kimberly Holland
December 17, 2020
You will be greatly missed jeff you were loved by so many. There will never be such a wonderful person like you in our lives again. We love you, we will miss you immensely.
Jennifer Springer
December 17, 2020
I LOVE YOU SSSSSOOOO MUCH DADDY!!! I WILL FOREVER MISS YOU!!!!!!!! I WILL FOREVER MISS YOUR VOICE, SMILES, LAUGHS, JOKES,AND BIG BEAR HUGS!!!!!
Karen Tarpoff
December 17, 2020
Godspeed into Heaven, Jeff. You will be greatly missed. Prayers for you and for your family to find peace.
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