Born August 17, 1935, in Bunker, Missouri to Robert L. and Eva (Patterson) Terrill. On August 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Betty Jordan.
Kenny worked many years cutting and hauling timber, working for Terrill Brothers Logging alongside his brother, T.A.
Kenny was an avid racoon hunter, horseshoe pitcher, gardener (growing cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes, sweet potatoes), and enjoyed working on his small rural farm in Callaway County. His favorite past time was watching or listening to St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, winning or losing he was a true fan of the team.
He was an old school western TV fan, loved listening to bluegrass music, and scratching lottery tickets.
He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He was most proud of the family and legacy he created.
Kenny was preceded in death by parents; his wife of 60 years, Betty; his siblings, Lawrence, Amos, Denver, Vel Ferguson, Irene Camden, Oman; and his granddaughter, Tisha Bitterman.
Survivors include his two daughters, Pam Drake and Tammy Jenkins; his son, Steve Terrill; grandchildren, Mandy (Bruce) Wright, Brandy (David) Pigford, Trina (Robbe) Hamilton Lloyd, Travis (Sarah) Jenkins; 19 great grandchildren, Kamille (Keeley) DiBlasi, Abriana, Talia, David, Brandon, Joel (Gaby), Jared, Aliyah, Adria (Nick Gordon), Isaac, Uriah; Taelyn, Maddie, Gabi, Chris, Abbie, Lilly, Izzy, Charlotte, and one great-great grandson, Zayden
Celebration of Life Services will be 2 PM Friday October 23, 2026, with a visitation from 1-2 PM at Debo Funeral Home; Holts Summit, Missouri. Burial will be in Summit Memorial Park.
