Marshall Edwin Kennard, 93, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on 16 September 2024 at home following a brief illness. He was born 22 October 1930 in Arcadia, Oklahoma.

He earned his Bachelor Degree in Accounting at Oklahoma Military Academy in Norman, Oklahoma. He worked at Dayco as well as being a businessman in Springfield, Missouri. He was also a member of the United States Air Force and Missouri National Guard retiring in June 1990.

Proceeded in death by his Mother Nellie McCreary, Father Vaughn Kennard and Step-Father Earl McCreary.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandra (Sandy) Kennard; 5 Children, Jerry & Kevin Kennard & Karla Kennard Ryan of Springfield, Missouri, Kyle Kennard of Nixa, Missouri, & Blaine Kennard of Joplin, Missouri; 7 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services for Marshall Kennard will be held at noon on Friday, 27 September 2024 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery: 5201 S. Southwood Road, Springfield, Missouri 65804, with full Military Honors.

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