Kenneth R. Lewis

The Honorable Kenneth R. Lewis, 79, of Chillicothe, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Private graveside services will be held at Grand View Burial Park. The family is being served by the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel, in Hannibal, MO. Kenneth was born September 28, 1936, in Hannibal, MO the son of Kenneth W. and Pauline (Rosser) Lewis. His father was killed in action in Italy in 1944. His mother survives him. Survivors include his wife, Donna Rarden Lewis of the home; three children and their spouses, Julie Strasheim and husband James of Lincoln, NE, Thomas Lewis and wife Debbie of Lees Summit, MO and William Lewis and wife Natalie of Liberty, MO; and six grandchildren, Ben (Laura) and Alex Strasheim, Sarah Lewis, and Ross, Zachary and Jacob Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a lawyer by profession and a former city attorney and prosecuting attorney. He served as a circuit judge for 26 years and served as a special judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri. Kenneth was a dedicated and generous supporter of wildlife conservation and the 2nd Amendment, right of the people to keep and bear arms. Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited, in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com .