Kenneth Prough Obituary
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He was born Oct 15, 1955, in Nevada, MO and lived his younger years on a dairy farm near Walker, MO. He graduated in 1973 from Walker High School.
Kenny was a handyman by trade with a vast knowledge in every type of construction. He was also very passionate and talented at woodworking, building and creating
anything you could dream up. Most importantly, Kenny was a kind and sweet soul who loved his people deeply and had a passion for life and adventures. Always full of light and love and always a huge smile on his face that would brighten up any room.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harvey and Rose Prough (Anderson) and Margie Goble (Hutsler), his sisters Carol Ann Prough and Kathy Jean (Prough)
Richardson.
He is survived by his parents and his sister Karen Doolin from Seymour, TN, his life partner Diana Shores from Springfield, MO and her son Jeff (Rachelle) Redding, niece
Teri Jo (Anthony) Maxwell, nephews Adam (Amanda) Richardson, Curtis (Kassandra) Richardson and great niece Kinsley Jean Richardson all of Knoxville, TN. His Aunt
Norma Jean Thomas as well as many beloved cousins and friends.
Interment and memorial services will be held at a later date in Schell City, MO at Green Lawn Cemetery.
A family directed celebration of life will be held this Friday, December 27th at 6pm at the VFW Post 4593 in Republic, MO.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution to The Shriners Hospital or charity of your choice in his name would be appreciated.
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