Kenneth Edwin Wall

Kenneth Edwin Wall, son of the late Andy J. Wall and Goldie Mae (Becker) Wall, was born, May 3, 1939, at his family’s home near Richland, Missouri. He attended school at Hawkeye until the eighth grade; and graduated from Crocker High School in 1957. Kenneth lived out his entire life in the area, except a few years when his father had worked in the oil fields in Texas when Kenneth was just a young boy. As a young child Kenneth accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, following in baptism at Hawkeye Church. In the fall of 1957, Kenneth went to work for the International Shoe Company in Richland, Missouri, working there until it’s closing in the fall of 1961.Kenneth then went on to work for the Post Exchange at Fort Wood, where he worked for twenty-six years until his job was eliminated, and no other job openings were available, causing him to take an early retirement. Kenneth lived eight miles west of Crocker, near Hawkeye, Missouri, and decided to run a few cows on his farm after his retirement. Kenneth married Shirley Dean Luttrell of April, 10, 1958, in Brumley, Missouri. God blessed their lives and home with 4 children, Elizabeth, Edwin, Kenny, and Lyndol. Kenneth and Shirley shared over sixty-four years of love, laughter, and treasured memories together before her passing on December 3, 2022. He was an MFA Board Delegate. Kenneth enjoyed the simple things in life; hunting, fishing, and tinkering on cars. He was a man of faith, a man who loved, and cherished his family, and was especially proud of all his grandchildren, and great-grandkids. Kenneth counted all his family and friends as blessings. He is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, Shirley, one son, Kenny Wall, son-in-law, Dale Strutton, and brother-in-law, Jim Shalbot. Kenneth left his earthly home behind on the evening of Saturday, November 4, 2023, while in Mercy Hospital of Springfield, Missouri having attained the age of eighty-four years. He leaves behind to treasure his memory his daughter, Elizabeth Strutton of Crocker, MO; two sons, Edwin Wall and wife, Janet of Iberia, MO, and Lyndol Wall and wife, April of Crocker, MO; daughter-in-law, Karen Wall of Crocker, MO; six grandchildren, Damien, Devon, Darin, Holly, Abby, and Thomas; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Wilda Leach-Abbott (J.D.) of Plattsburg, MO, Karla Tannehill (Bob) of Union, MO, Jeannie Matukewicz (John) of Cassville, MO, Brenda Helton (Joe) of Iberia, MO, and Donna Shalbot of Iberia, MO; a number of nieces and nephew; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Kenneth is at rest, safely home in heaven. His most prized processions were things that money could never buy; his faith, family and friends were his treasures. Kenneth will forever be remembered and missed by those who knew and loved him. Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday November 10, 2023, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Bro. Bill Claiborn officiating. The songs, “I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You,” “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” and “Suppertime,” were played. Escorts included Damien Strutton, Darin Strutton, Thomas Wall, Ryan Newton, Lyndol Wall, and Ed Wall. Burial followed int the Mount Union Cemetery, Miller County, Brumley, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Contributions in memory of Kenneth Wall can be made and left at the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Kenneth Edwin Wall

May 3, 1939 - November 4, 2023