Kenneth W. Kerley

Kenneth W. Kerley obituary, Kansas City, MO

Kenneth W. Kerley

Kenneth Kerley Obituary

Visit the Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery website to view the full obituary.

Kenneth “Ken” W. Kerley January 5, 1961 - February 16, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Kerley, age 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 16, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to Kenneth Kerley Sr. and Blondena Kerley. He was a proud resident of Raytown, Missouri for many years and was a 1979 graduate of Raytown South High School.

 Ken’s huge heart and genius mind made him one of the finest human beings and we will all miss him immeasurably. 

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. Kerley and Blondena L. Kerley. He is survived by his children, Samantha Kerley, Madison Scott-Kerley, and Kamryn Scott-Kerley; granddaughter, Emma Greene; brothers, Dennis Kerley (Jenni) and Jimmy Kerley (Lisa); nieces, Dakota (Grant), Kendra (Cody), and Emma; and nephew, Jace. 

There will be a Celebration of Life honoring Ken on Saturday, February 22 from 3 to 5 PM at Longview Funeral Home located at 12700 Raytown Rd.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery

12700 Southeast Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64155

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