Kenneth Lee Houk, 78, Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at his home in Clinton. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com . Visitation will be on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 6-8pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11am also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Maplewood Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Kenneth was born on October 16, 1940 in Henry County, Missouri to Orville and Mabel (Stone) Houk. Kenneth was born and raised in the Brownington area. He was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. He drove a truck for several different concrete companies. Kenneth enjoyed to sing and play guitar, he especially enjoyed Country Gospel. Kenneth loved to spend time with his family, friends and his grandkids. Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy November 16, 1960  and was honorably discharged February 10, 1964.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Denver Houk, Eddie Houk and Jim Houk, sister, Margie Lightle, daughter, Kathy Mast and grandson, Larry Lee Degraffenreid.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Darlene Houk of the home, son, Denver Paul Breeden, Clinton, daughters, Deborah Kay Olsen, Rich Hill, Rebecca Lynn Dietz, Clinton, Donna Denise Moreland, Clinton, sister, Janice Hamby, Dillon, Montana, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren on the way.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.