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Kenneth Crain Obituary
He was born July 27, 1937, in Carterville, the son of Leonard Paul and Mabel Bearden Crain.
On June 29, 1957, in Aurora, he was united in marriage to Beverly June Summers.
Kenneth received his education in Illinois, where he graduated from East Aurora High School in East Aurora.
He was employed with Great River Gas Co. (Atmos Gas Co.) for more than 40 years until his retirement. Since 1970, Kenneth and his family have resided east of Lewistown, Mo., on their farm.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, mowing and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly June Crain of Lewistown, Mo.; four children, Michael Crain and fiancée, Becky Booth, of Lewistown, Mo., Nora Crain of Lewistown, Mo., Tracy Hayes and husband, Gene, of Knox City, Mo., and Jo-Ann Schultz and husband, Russell, of Baring, Mo.; one sister, Donna Kopp of Sandwich; seven grandchildren, LyAnn Allen, Kenneth M. Crain, Joshua Schultz, Jennifer Easley, Justin Schultz, Amanda Golden and Jamie Fernandez; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, in Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Mo., with the Rev. Jason Geisendorfer officiating. Burial will be on the family farm east of Lewistown, Mo.
Casket bearers will be Kenneth M. Crain, Joshua Schultz, Justin Schultz, Russell Schultz, Bradley Stice and Chris Easley. Honorary bearers will be Joe O'Brien, Ronnie (Rooster) Ryback, Al Holeman and David Rowland.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the funeral home.
Memorials in memory of Kenneth Leon Crain may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Memorials may be left at Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Mo. Visit www.hudsonrimerfh.com.
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Linda Graham
February 26, 2009
It has been a very long time. we have though about all of you alot sence leaving Ill. Lonny was a grate guy. your cousin Linda Carter Graham Ted & family
Deb (Eisenberg) Stanley
February 26, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. I remember when he always stopped by our house to talk to my step-dad, always smiling and happy go lucky. Hold on to the memories.
Troy Courson
February 26, 2009
Bev and family Kenny will be missed.
Brice Chapman
February 25, 2009
Knowing Kenny since I was a little kid, he always had a smile and kind things to say. He was a great guy who I know will be missed. Thanks Kenny for the memories.
Ted Mcghghy
February 25, 2009
Working with kenny was a learning experiance.He helped teach me much of the skills I use today at ATMOS ENERGY.WE had fun and worked hard.
Diane Kraus
February 25, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him.
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