Kenneth Wayne March Jr., 57, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away at home on June 19, 2026.

Kenneth was born on October 14, 1968, to Kenneth Wayne March Sr. and Vivian "Ruth" (Manning) March.

He was a graduate of Kirksville Senior High School, Class of 1987. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm. Following his military service, he dedicated himself to his family, friendships, and the things he loved most in life. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, playing pool, and throwing darts.

Kenneth loved spending time with family and friends and especially treasured the time spent with his brother, Jeremy March. Kenneth will be remembered for the love he had for those closest to him and for the many memories shared with those whose lives he touched.

Kenneth is survived by his children: Becca March, Cortney Clark and husband Dustin, Adrienne Sands and husband Kyle, and Corey Pinkston; his brother Jeremy Wade March; special aunts and uncle Deann (aunt Annie) and Ronnie Stewart and Mary Hicks; nieces Jennifer West and Kristina March; and nephews Jimmy McKim, Kenneth Boyd March, Michael Ortega, Jessie March, and Hunter March, along with many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne March Sr. and Vivian "Ruth" March; his brother Boyd Dee March; paternal grandparents Boyd and Molly March; maternal grandparents Frank and Gonda Manning; great-nephew Jessie James West; and nephews Carlos West and Timmy McKim, and uncle Don Hicks. Kenneth's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends will forever cherish the laughter, memories, and time they shared with him.

Kenneth has been cremated and inurnment services will take place 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri,

Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.