Kevin Dean Morse, 59 of Centralia, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia, burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Kevin was born on December 21, 1961 in Princeton, IL, the son of Lawrence Edward and Marion Jean (Little) Morse.

On July 15, 2020 Kevin married Rhea Galloway and she survives of the home.

Along with his wife, Rhea, Kevin is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Arkels and husband Chad of Princeton, IL, and Amy Ivy of Centralia; grandchildren, Logan Arkels, Preston Arkels, Jake Arkels, Sydney Young (Sis), Anthony Young, Baylee Ivy, Lilli Ivy; siblings, Cathy Thompson of Centralia, Nancy Osborne of Wisconsin, Peggy Emmerson and husband Jim of Illinois, John Morse and wife Sherry of Thompson, Dave Morse and wife Sue of Wisconsin, Ron Morse and wife Sherry of Centralia, Tim Morse and wife Kim of Columbia; many nieces and nephews.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Morse.

Kevin was an Iron worker for 38 years. He enjoyed being Boss, floating, traveling, and working in his shop.

He loved to grill any kind of meat on an open fire, and enjoyed camping. Kevin loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Memorial donations are suggested to the New Hope Cemetery and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.