Kenneth Dale Venable
Kenneth Dale Venable
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Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Venable, 74, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on September 20, 2025, at his home in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on July 17, 1951, in Butler, MO, the son of Roy M. and Daisy M. Venable, who preceded him in death.
On January 8, 1982, in Whitesboro, TX, he was united in marriage to Barbara Howard, who resides in the home.
Besides his wife, Barbara, Kenny is survived by a son, Matthew "Matt" Venable and his wife Tina and their three children, Alex, Kaia, and Konrad; a daughter, Amy Bentley and her husband Leon and their three children, Abby, Brandon, and Kimberly; two step-sons, Bradley Sewell and his two children, Jonathan and Brittany; Billy Sewell and his two children, Blake and Samantha; and his close friends, Lee Wilcox, Gayle Propst, Frank Miller, Tracy Trent, Mark Lakey, and Robby Dyer.
Besides his parents, Kenny is preceded in death by a step-granddaughter, Autumn; an uncle, Bill; and close friend, Dan Smith.
There will be a celebration of life for Kenny at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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