Kenneth W. Calton

Kenneth W. Calton obituary

Kenneth W. Calton

Kenneth Calton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home - Versailles Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Kenneth W. Calton, age 68, of Versailles, passed away September 28, 2025, at the Laurie Care Center. He was born November 5, 1956, in Barnett, Missouri, son of the late Ben Sidney and Phyllis V. (Sousley) Calton. Kenneth was an over the road truck driver and also worked for Roy Purinton in his salvage yard for many years. He had a passion for being outdoors, especially while hunting and fishing. He loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and was happiest while touring the open road on his motorcycle. He is survived by his siblings, Louise Hobbs, Paulette Lawson and Roy Johnson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Calton, John Johnson and Earl Johnson. There are no services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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