Jack Kenyon, 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on September 8, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1947 to Jack Sr. Kenyon and Edna LaVerne Kenyon (Hall) in Flint, Michigan.
Jack graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Kansas in 1965. He enlisted and served in the Vietnam War. After his service was over, he attended Northeast Missouri State College, currently Truman State University, in Kirksville, MO where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration.
While attending college, he met the love of his life, Rosalind Tester, and they married in 1971. The Kenyon’s put roots down in Gower, MO, where they raised their two children and where you would often see Jack driving around in a convertible or a motorcycle or hauling his boat out to Smithville Lake. Eventually they moved to St. Joseph where they both lived for the rest of their lives.
Jack worked at Carnation, now Nestlé Purina, for 29 years before retiring in 2003.
Jack enjoyed spending time with his family most of all. His activities were riding his motorcycle, archery and golfing..
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalind Kenyon, and his parents Jack Kenyon Sr and Edna LaVerne Kenyon, his beloved Uncle Clint Hall (Genevieve), Aunt Oleta (Bill), and his grandparents Jessie and Lorene Hall and Jack and Lola Kenyon.
Jack is survived by his daughter Mia Michelle Kenyon, his son Daniel Kenyon, his son-in-law Joe Frank, his daughter-in-law Teresa Kenyon, his 4 grandchildren: Alexei Hockenberg, Jack Kenyon, Oliver Wright-Frank, Henry Frank; and his sister Linda (Larry) Hicks. He is also survived by his brother & sister in- laws, many cousins and 11 nieces and nephews.
A visitation and a Celebration of Life is planned for September 12, 2024 from 3:00–6:00 PM at Fairview Golf Course, Banquet Room, 3302 Pacific, St. Joseph, MO. A brief, informal service will begin at 4:00 PM and the family encourages those who can participate by sharing memories and stories of Jack.
