Marriott, Kenneth L. 1944-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.

By NewsPress Now

Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Marriott, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in a St Joseph hospital. He was born July 9, 1944, in St. Joseph, son of the late Virginia and Leslie Marriott. He graduated from Benton High School, class of 1962, and joined the United States Marine Corp. Kenny worked in beverage sales and warehouse management for K&B Distributing, Northwest Beverage, Golden Beverage, and St. Joe Beverage. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved being in the outdoors, he also loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and his dog, Sarge. Kenny never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris Maxine Kastner; and brother, Leslie “Pig” Marriott.

Survivors include: son, Jerry (Lisa) Reynolds; daughter, Heather (Christopher) Crossfield; and son, Ken Marriott (Lucinda Bonea), all of St. Joseph; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his brother, Roger (Carol) Marriott, of St. Joseph.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Rupp Funeral Home, the Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.