Kenneth "Kenny" Loren Eckelberry, 62, Hamilton, MO, passed away on December 5, 2018, in Hamilton, MO.

Kenny was born on March 31, 1956, in Cameron, MO, to William and Velora (Hofstetter) Eckelberry.  He graduated from the Penney High School, Hamilton, and graduated from vocational school.  He was a self-employed farmer and raised cattle.

Kenny was an active member of the United Methodist Church, The Lion's Club, and the Northwest Missouri Gas & Steam Engine Association, all of Hamilton, and the American Polled Hereford Association. He was also an active member of the Hamilton Community Arts Theatre and helped tremendously with all of the productions, including maintenance, sound and building sets.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Patricia Sanderson.

Survivors:  Sister, Carol (Bryon) Deen, Overland Park, KS; Aunt, Merrilyn Bookout, Tipton, MO; Uncle, Robert L. (Patty) Eckelberry, Centennial, CO; nephew, Chris Blair, Hamilton; niece, Erica Rose Deen, Overland Park, KS; and cousins.

Funeral Service:  10 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church.

Visitation:  9 to 10 a.m., 1 hour prior to the service, at the church.

Interment:  Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Memorials:  May be made to the Hamilton United Methodist Church.