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"Kenneth Ray “Ken” Burton of Billings, Missouri, made his peaceful transition in his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Ken was born on July 11, 1942 at home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.He graduated from the Greenfield High School in 1961.  While in high school, he played football and was in the FFA (Future Farmers of America) where he held the office of Recorder.Ken served honorably in the United State Marine Corps.He was united in marriage to Jana Sue Moore on June 4, 1976.  He worked as an independent truck driver, then for Associated Wholesale Grocers.  As he worked for AG, he started his lifelong dream as a cattleman.Ken was devoted to his family, friends, and farm.  He was a mentor to his children and grandchildren, leaving a positive footprint in their lives.Preceding Ken in death were his parents, Jessie and Florence; a brother, Billie Joe; a sister, Katherine; and a nephew, Kevin.Survivors include his wife, Jana Burton; four children, Robert, Gary, Janeise, and Cheryl; seven siblings, Jessie Jr. and wife Becky, Gary and wife Shirley, Dorthy and husband Carl Jefferies, Janet Sue and husband Carl Robinson, James, Deborah and husband Alvin Jones, and David.  Ken has 10 grandchildren and a whole bushel of many other relatives and friends.A visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, Missouri.  Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Miller, Missouri.  Family and friends may make online condolences at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com"
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