Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Reese was born on September 16, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Meryl Brown and husband Othell S. Brown.

Kenneth "Kenny" worked at Conagra Foods as a supervisor for 11 years and also worked at Kellogg's as a machine operator for 14 years.

On April 14, 2013, in Sedalia, Missouri, Kenneth was united in marriage to Vonda Hawkins.

He enjoyed collecting coins, fishing and was an avid movie watcher from scary to karate and etc. and being in the solitude of his own home.

Kenneth "Kenny" departed life on December 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Vonda Hawkins; three sons Kevin Reese, Brandon Reese, and Keshaun Reese; his daughter Briana Reese; his bonus children Keith Hawkins, Eric Hawkins, Rickey Hawkins, and Terrice Hawkins; his aunt Catherine Mayfield and Helen Oliver; his nephews Michael Lane, Sr., and Randy Lane; his brother-in-law Michael Lane, Jr.; his 17 grandchildren; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Inc .