Kenneth Dean Monroe, age 34, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was bonn Dec. 28, 1984 in Font Scott, Kan., the son of Charles Monroe and Loni Culp. Kenny was a devoted father who thought the world of his three children.

He was the guy that everyone wanted to be around, always trying to lift spirits, crack jokes, and pulI pranks. He was so fuII of life with such a contagious smiLe. He loved taking his kids on adventures, spending time with family and friends, and if you couldn’t find him he was fishing. Kenny had a talent for cooking as he was the chef at Cnoonens, and also working with the public at Libation Station. Kenny is survived by two daughters, Kenna and Kelsy Monnoe, and one son, Kole Monnoe-Vigliatuno, all of Fort Scott.

Two sisters, Megan Woods and husband Brian of Bronson, and Kay1a Bolden and husband Justin of LaCygne, and seven nieces and nephews, Mackenzie, Daulton, Cayden, and Nataliah Woods, Gage, Sophia, and Gunnar Bolden. A gnandfathen, Joseph Parken, and three aunts, carolyn Monroe, Beverley Parker, and Kim Leavell. He was preceded in death by both parents, and many other family members. 

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Liberty Theatre.