It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Ray Dickey as the result of complications from an unexpected surgery on the morning of September 18, 2020. His wife and daughter were present when he passed.

Born in Excelsior Springs, MO on May 9, 1939 to Opie and Velma Dickey, Kenneth lived most his life in the community of Excelsior Springs. Upon graduating from Excelsior Springs High School, Kenneth attended Northwest Missouri State College, after which he served two tours in Germany in the United States Army.

Upon his return to the US, Kenneth was employed at the Clay County Sheriff’s Department as well as various local plastics plants until his first retirement in 1994. Kenneth became the co-owner and operator of the Dari B Car Wash until his second retirement in 2004. After this, Kenneth spent most of his time volunteering for local organizations, serving at local churches, and serving on various city boards. He was also known to create parks where previously there were none. All of this was accomplished with his wife, Donna Marie Dickey, at his side.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers HA and Don Dickey.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Donna; his son, Kim T and wife Chyri Dickey; daughter, Jinx and husband, Berkeley Hall, three grandchildren, Josh, Ash-Leigh, and Caleb (Laura Williams) Hall; and two great-grandchildren, Leila and Paul Carrell; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Excelsior Springs United Methodist Church in Kenneth’s honor.

Visitation hours will be from 11am-7pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Bross and Spidle Funeral Home 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO.  The family will not be present during viewing hours. Graveside service 1pm, Wednesday, Sept 23 at Masonic Cemetery, Excelsior Springs with full military honors.

Arrangements: Bross & Spidle Funeral Home 816-630-3131