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“I am truly blessed”. Kevin spoke these words in a video he left for his family. He also professed his profound love of God, Family, and Friends, stating he was truly blessed to have all of these things in his life. Although he also stated that he hoped no one would see the video until so far into the future that the technology was obsolete, sadly, that was not to be.

Kevin Leon Edmonds, 54, of Nixa, MO. passed away Sunday, May 20th, 2018 in Springfield, MO. He was born to Kenneth and Joy Edmonds March 29th, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas. Kevin loved life and lived every day to the fullest! He never met a stranger and eagerly awaited steel guitar conventions. Some of his most cherished moments included playing with his granddaughter and spending time with family. He absolutely loved playing music with his kids and once even played onstage with Roy Clark at the Grand Ole Opry.

Kevin’s accomplishments in the assisted living industry were far reaching. A national speaker at trade industry meetings, former member of the Missouri Certificate of Need Advisory Committee, NAB Committee member that developed the RCAL testing standards, Member of a Blue Ribbon Commission that brought Personal Care Funding to the industry and multiple term President of the Missouri Assisted Living Association, he was known far and wide within the industry. Kevin’s efforts over the past 30 years changed peoples lives and helped many people in the state of Missouri.

Kevin is survived by his wife- Carolyn Edmonds; his parents- Kenneth and Joy Edmonds, In laws- Mark and Denise Myers; his children- Kassondra Maher, Kendra Porter, Klayton Edmonds. He was also Father to Brandon and Tyler Cabral. Son in laws - Cole Porter and Stephen Maher; Grandaughter – Vanessa
Rose Maher; Sister – Kathy McCrary and her husband, Kelly; Nephews- Jeremy McCrary, Jonathan McCrary and wife Lorien; Great nephew – Rowan McCrary and Great Niece – Kaiya McCrary

To Kevin’s friends and family, you are invited to services in his honor on Friday, May 25th, 2018 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church – 2210 W. Republic Rd. Springfield, MO. 65807 with Kevin’s Celebration starting at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Guitarsintheclassroom.org. Kevin loved playing music and this organization helps teachers integrate music into public schools.

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