Kenneth Lee Whitson's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Kenneth Lee Whitson

June 19, 1947 - October 19, 2025 (78 years old)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Kenneth Lee Whitson's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

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Kenneth Lee Whitson

June 19, 1947 - October 19, 2025 (78 years old)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Kenneth Lee Whitson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Lee Whitson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, who passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Jackson and Mary Beatrice Whitson (Scott); and his siblings, Lloyd, Gilbert, Lynn Whitson, Jane McDonald, Renee Hoff and Diana Radig.

He is survived by: his wife Ann Whitson (Dial); his children, Matthew Whitson (Molly) of West Paducah, Faith Durden (William) of Poplar Bluff and Jason Whitson of Poplar Bluff; his grandchildren, Brendan, Sammy, Baylor, Max and Finley Jean; and his siblings, Stanley Whitson (Judy) of Foley, Danny Whitson (Brenda) of Pevely, Missouri and Judy Combs (John) of Robertsville, Alabama. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services (1100 Iron Bridge Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
COTRELL FUNERAL SERVICE



Thu

Oct 23

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services
1100 Iron Bridge Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Thu

Oct 23

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services
1100 Iron Bridge Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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