Kenneth is survived by his wife of 24 years, Pamela; one son, Clayton Newman, Springfield, MO; 2 daughters, Jada Cutcher, Springfield, MO and Chareese Lowe, Raymore, MO; 5 grandchildren, Montana Moore, Krista Lowe, Sebastian Lowe, Hailey Hall, Dylan Hall; his mother, Mary Newman; and sister, Mildred Danzo, both of Independence, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Newman; and 2 brothers, Virgil (Bubby) Newman and Richard Newman.