Donald Elmer Kenslow
Donald Elmer Kenslow
Donald Elmer Kenslow, 82, Springfield, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, passed away at 8:40 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born December 5, 1937, at South Fork, Missouri, to Herbert Elmer Kenslow and Juna Marie Hunter Kenslow. On June 26, 1960, he was married at West Plains, to Judy Warden. Mr. Kenslow was the owner and operator of Don’s Goodyear for many years and had worked at Stein Buick for nineteen years. He enjoyed fishing and admiring autos. Mr. Kenslow was a member of the First Church of God, West Plains.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Kenslow, of the family home; two children, John Kenslow and wife, Susie, West Plains and Tami Merrick and husband, David, Willard, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Jeffery Kenslow, Courtney Risner and husband, Seth, Corbin Russell, Chelsea Orchard and husband, Brandin, Traves Merrick, Daphne Wilkins and husband, Travis and Lili Merrick; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Kenslow and wife, Shirley, West Plains and Dennis Kenslow and wife, Edna, Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and one sister-in-law, Joyce Kenslow, preceded him in death.
A private burial was in the South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Shirley Gannon
December 7, 2020 @ 10:47 am
Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all your family.
Bertie & Larry Judd
December 7, 2020 @ 11:48 am
Judy and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Don. He has been a good friend for many years and he and Larry had a lot of good bird hunts. We are thinking about you all during the days ahead.
Bertie & Larry
Keith & Nita Weaver
December 7, 2020 @ 12:09 pm
John and family, we’re so sorry to hear of Don’s passing, but take heart that we’ll see him again very soon…
“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
Kate Carter
December 7, 2020 @ 1:01 pm
Sorry for your loss Charles and family
David and Carrie Thompson
December 7, 2020 @ 2:07 pm
Judy, John, Tami and all family, we are so sad to hear this news. Have missed seeing you in West Plains since you moved and will miss you even more with Don gone. Please know we are praying for your family. David and Carrie
Janet Tiner
December 7, 2020 @ 4:45 pm
Judy, Janet and I will always remember our friendship with you/Don. We love both of you and may God give you some peace and strength to get through this horrible time.
Much love, Bill Ed and Janet
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
December 7, 2020 @ 5:48 pm
The Kenslow Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on Don’s passing. During this difficult time may God give each of you comfort, encouragement, strength, and peace. We will be praying for all of you. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Carl Oscar and Betty Johnson
December 7, 2020 @ 6:14 pm
Judy and family, we are heart broken at the passing of Don and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will miss our weekly breakfast meetings with you and Don, where we tried to solve world problems and discussed events and people from our many years in the West Plains area.
Judy, when you are ready we would like see you in the future. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sue Hunsucker
December 7, 2020 @ 10:24 pm
To Judy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers .
Ruth Crouch
December 7, 2020 @ 10:40 pm
Hi Judy. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Don. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. 60 years is a long time together. Love you. Miss you.
Ruth Heselton Crouch
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
December 8, 2020 @ 5:52 am
We are so sorry to learn of Don’s passing. We pray that God will comfort you all, his dear family.
Linda and George Jacobs
December 8, 2020 @ 2:41 pm
Dear Judy and Family,
George and I wanted you to know you are in our prayers. Don was always a bright spot in my day when I would see you guys at Royal Vista or out and about in Branson. He will be missed terribly! I’m sending you a big hug- miss you both.
Linda and George
Chris and Denise Higgins
December 8, 2020 @ 3:03 pm
Dearest Judy and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Fern Bethel
December 8, 2020 @ 3:52 pm
Judy and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I will be praying for all of you!
Dennis willard
December 8, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
Judy, John and family. What a great person Don was. He lived a good life. I enjoyed being around Don . He was a special person who loved people. Our prayers are with you in the days to come. Heaven will surely be worth it all. Dennis Willard
Wanda M Clark
December 29, 2020 @ 6:08 pm
Judy – Bertie just sent me a text about Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I just lost Ken November 25, 2020, so I definitely know what you are going through. I just know Ken is in a better place. Would like to get in touch.