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Kenneth Dale White, 64, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
There are no services at this time. Memorial are suggested to St. Luke’s Heart Institute. Memories of Kenneth and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.
Kenneth was born on April 1, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Larry and Donna (Rothwell) White. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1978. Kenneth worked for 20 plus years at the Regency Cabinet in Bates City. Kenneth was united in marriage on February 2, 1980, to Teena Gilmore in Bates City, Missouri. They later divorced, but remained friends. He was a member of Bates City Baptist Church. Along with spending time with family and friends, Kenneth enjoyed playing football, fishing, hunting for arrowheads, and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs Fan.
Kenneth was survived by two children, Cassandra (Michael Ludy) Riling of Independence, MO and Christina “Chrissy” Faye Laury of Dover, PA; his parents, Larry and Donna White of Odessa, MO; three grandchildren, Caleb Riling, Christopher Laury, and Vincent Ludy; three great grandchildren, Beckett Riling, Ramona Riling, and Ivy Riling; one sister, Julia (Tim) Kirk of Barnett, MO; one brother, Larry (Brenda) White of Odessa, MO; xspouse, Teena White; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
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