Kenneth Hale November 14, 1933 - November 21, 2016

Kenneth Hale, age 83 of Oldfield, Missouri passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born November 14, 1933, in the small community of Bruner, the son of Homer and Ruth (Davison) Hale. On April 7, 1956 Kenneth was united in marriage to Luenetta Mendel who preceded him in death on August 15, 2016. Kenneth was a 40 year dedicated employee for Toombs Company and a retired member of the Teamsters Union. Kenneth was an honest man and lived his life as a man of his word. After his retirement, Kenneth enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. Kenneth also believed in having fun and loved to tease those closest to him. Kenneth will be dearly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Norman and Ralph Hale and two infant sisters. He is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Denise and Mike Nelson, Sandra and Dave Maggard; three grandchildren, Kenneth Nelson, Karen Nelson and Kirsten Maggard; two great-grandchildren Noah Nelson and Maxine Chadwick; other caring relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Barnes Family Funeral Home. Prior to the funeral visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 in the funeral home. Kenneth will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Oldfield Cemetery. On line condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com