Kenneth S. Hale (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Kenneth Scott Hale, son of Theodore “Ted” and Fern Jemes Hale, was born November 18, 1958, in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, December 31, 2020, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-two years, one month, and thirteen days.
On March 12, 1994, he was united in marriage to Teresa E. Bohannan Williams, and they shared the last twenty-six years.
His father preceded him in death.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Teresa, of the home; three daughters, Crissy Bohannan, and Walt Appleberry, Brittany Leyman, and her husband, Zachary, and Sami Sweno, and her husband, Landon, all of Lebanon, Missouri; three sons, Brandon Hale, of West Plains, Missouri, Brent Hale, and his wife, Vanessa, of Conway, Missouri, and Jason Hale, and his husband, Ronnie, of Springfield, Missouri; ten grandchildren; his mother, Fern Hale, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Karen Friggle, and her husband, Mike, of Springfield, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the St. Louis area and then moved with his family to Lebanon when he was fourteen. He graduated from Lebanon High School in the Class of 1976. He entered the military as a young man, and served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea for part of his time. When he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, he returned to the Lebanon area and began working as a truck driver. He was employed by Erickson Transportation for several years, and later, Transland Trucking Company. He and Teresa made their home in Lebanon and worked together for the Lebanon Publishing Company. They delivered the Bi-weekly newspaper, the Traders Weekly and other publications. This became special time for Ken and Teresa to be together and they developed many friend relationships along the route. They greatly enjoyed every aspect of their job together.
Ken had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Community Baptist Church.
Ken’s nickname was “Bambam” and he was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He wrote and recorded “Bammy’s Ballads” which were parodies of songs in regards to football teams performing at the time. He even played his ballads at the Chief’s stadium in Kansas City one time. He also enjoyed fishing at Bennett Spring and going on camping trips. He ran a paper route and always enjoyed having family gatherings, barbeques, and wiener roasts. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his lifetime.
A memorial to the 87 and Running Foundation has been established and contributions may be made through the funeral home.
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