Keith Ray Jensen Springfield, Missouri Obituary

Keith Ray Jensen

Keith Ray Jensen, 76, of Walnut Grove, Missouri passed from this life on January 21, 2021. He was born January 24, 1944, in Linn Grove, Iowa, to Glenn and Kathleen (Willeford) Jensen. Keith graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1963. After graduating, Keith proudly served in the U.S. Army. Keith worked several years for and retired from the Greene County Highway Department. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching baseball, and eating his sister’s chocolate cake. Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Kathleen; his son, Brian Wright; and his brother Ronnie Jensen. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Georgia Jensen; his daughter, Stephanie Carruth and her husband Devon of Marble Falls, AR; two grandchildren, Kailee and Dylan; a brother, Jackie Jensen and his wife Karol of Donna, Texas; a sister, Donna Johnson and her husband, Ron of Springfield, Missouri, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. A special thank you to Devon Carruth for all of his love, help, and support during this time of need. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2021, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Road, in Springfield, Missouri with Pastor Glenn Hastings officiating. His care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory.
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Devon & Stephanie Carruth
January 27, 2021
Dad has always and will always hold such a special place the hearts of Devon our children and myself.He loved my husband like he was his son not his son n law, and the love he had for his grandchildren melts the heart!!! He has been a blessings in so many lives! We lov... Continue Reading
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Bill and Lynda Stroud
January 26, 2021
$100.00 was donated by Keith Ray Jensen.
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BC
January 26, 2021
$50.00 was donated by Keith Ray Jensen.
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JJ
January 25, 2021
$300.00 was donated by Keith Ray Jensen.
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Ron & Donna Johnson
January 25, 2021
We will miss you love from his sister
$500.00 was donated by Keith Ray Jensen.
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JJ
January 25, 2021
Hugs to you, Georgia & Steph....love you, so very sorry!
$200.00 was donated by Keith Ray Jensen.
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Karol Jensen
January 25, 2021
Keith was a special brother-in-law...he always made me feel like an important part of the Jensen family, wheather it was with his many calls or his request for chocolate cake! He will be missed more than anyone will know!
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Stephanie Carruth
January 28, 2021
Dad and his chocolate cake lol 🥰